And he’s at it again. Last night, Murphy voted against the Iranian Leadership Asset Transparency Act. Murphy’s opposition to the bill, which would have required the Obama administration to report known assets of Iranian military and political leaders, was a vote to protect Iranian officials at the expense of national security.
Murphy has a record of falling in line behind President Obama when it comes to Iran, not only supporting the nuclear agreement but refusing to hold the administration accountable for ransom payments to the Iranian government. Murphy has even refused to go on the record about whether those payments would fund terrorism.
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If Murphy won’t stand up to Iran, he just can’t be trusted to protect our national security and put the safety of Florida families first.
BACKGROUND
H.R. 5461 Would Require The Treasury Department To Publicly List Known Assets of Top Iranian Political And Military Leaders
- H.R. 5461, The Iranian Leadership Asset Transparency Act, Would Require “The Treasury Department To Publicly List The Known Assets Of Top Iranian Political And Military Leaders.” “The House passed legislation on Wednesday requiring the Treasury Department to publicly list the known assets of top Iranian political and military leaders. The bill, approved in a 282-143 vote, is meant to impose more transparency into how Iran’s senior officials accumulate wealth, the legislation’s supporters said.” (Christina Marcos, “House Passes Bill Requiring Report On Iranian Leaders’ Assets,” The Hill’s Floor Action, 9/21/16)
- “President Obama Has Threatened To Veto The Legislation, However, As The White House Argues That Publishing The Data Could Compromise Intelligence Methods And Be Perceived By Iran As An Attempt To Undermine The International Nuclear Deal.” (Christina Marcos, “House Passes Bill Requiring Report On Iranian Leaders’ Assets,” The Hill’s Floor Action, 9/21/16)