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Old 03-10-2015, 10:12 AM  
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Isn't the process supposed to be that FIRST they negotiate (they are still in the middle of that), then both sides sign it (hasn't happened yet because they haven't finished negotiating), and THEN Congress ratifies it?

I think that is the problem with what these Senators did. They interfered with the negotiation and writing of the treaty.
here's some of the thinking from back in October.



Obama Sees an Iran Deal That Could Avoid Congress
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/20/us...ess-.html?_r=0


"But the White House has made one significant decision: If agreement is reached, President Obama will do everything in his power to avoid letting Congress vote on it."
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