Fri, Jan 16, 2015 08:30 AM

Dear Al, In the upcoming weeks, Congressional hawks plan to push for new sanctions on Iran.  These new sanctions would disrupt the most successful nuclear talks to occur between the two countries and would undermine any diplomatic progress that has been made.  Please ask Senators Markey and Warren not to co-sponsor, and to vote against, any legislation that would place new sanctions on Iran, because they will damage current negotiations while also preventing a peaceful outcome. Click here to tell Senators Warren and Markey to vote AGAINST any new sanctions against Iran! If Congress does impose new sanctions, they would be in direct violation of agreements that the United States, as part of the P5+1, has agreed to.  The immediate result would be the end of negotiations.  Secretary of State Kerry, National Security Advisor Susan Rice, and Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power have asked Congress not to pass such legislation. Tell our Senators that you support President Obama's use of peaceful negotiations! Iran has met all of its commitments under the interim agreement and has fully cooperated with the United States.  All the steps by Iran have been verified by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).  Thanks to these talks, the IAEA has been given more access to Iran's nuclear program.  Successful negotiations would make peaceful resolution of differences between the U.S. and Iran more likely and reduce the risk of U.S. military action. Let your voice be heard to continue the diplomatic path towards peace! Yours for peace and diplomacy, Shelagh Foreman Program Director Massachusetts Peace Action P.S. Please ask Senators Warren and Markey to support the  peaceful nuclear negotiations! Join Massachusetts Peace Action - or renew your membership today! Dues are $40/year for an individual, $65 for a family, or $10 for student/unemployed/low income. Members vote for leadership and endorsements and receive newsletters and discounts on event admissions.  Donate now and you will be a member in good standing through December 2015!   Your financial support makes this work possible! Massachusetts Peace Action, 11 Garden St., Cambridge, MA 02138 617-354-2169  • info@masspeaceaction.org • Follow us on Facebook or Twitter Click here to unsubscribe