NEW YORK – World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder on Friday praised the US Senate for its bipartisan support and sweeping adoption of legislation aimed at strengthening the sanctions on Iran, calling it a “strong message to Iran and its allies that their nefarious activities will not be tolerated.”
“I want to thank the U.S. Senate for its bi-partisan support and adoption of the Countering Iran’s Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017. This important legislation will enable the United States to impose sanctions on any person, country, or entity that contributes in any way to Iran’s ballistic missile program, and other global destabilizing activities. It is a rare day in Washington when nearly all members of both parties agree on one issue, and that sends a strong message to Iran and its allies that their nefarious activities will not be tolerated.
“There is similar bipartisan legislation pending in the House of Representatives and it is imperative that Congress move swiftly to pass this legislation and make it into law.
“The leaders of Iran, along with the Revolutionary Guard pose a threat not only to the State of Israel, but the United States and all democracies around the world. We must all continue to work together to stop Iran’s reign of terror.”