RV ME Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 (at least is expected to, according to John Kerry) As per Secretary of State John Kerry regarding the money being turned over to Iran due to the Obummer lifting of sanctions, "I think that some of it will end up in the hands of the IRGC or other entities, some of which are labeled terrorists," he told CNBC television in an interview. "You know, to some degree, I'm not going to sit here and tell you that every component of that can be prevented.” Well Mr. Kerry yes it could have been prevented. To the 100th degree I can sit here and guarantee you that if you and dear leader (from behind) had not removed the sanctions on Iran, the Perverted Islamic Terrorists would be prevented from getting a single penny. But I guess that we can all feel better knowing that at this time you do not see that happening (yet you admit you expect it to happen in the future). Even though for some unknown reason you think that Iran can’t keep funding terrorists because they need to fund their economy?!?!? The fact that you expect some of this money to go to fund terrorists should be enough reason to not agree to the deal. Mr. Kerry, I’m must point out, for an educated man you are an idiot. RV ME Kerry: Some Iran Sanctions Relief Likely to Go to Terrorists It's likely that some of the billions of dollars in sanctions relief granted to Iran under a landmark nuclear deal will go to groups deemed to be terrorists, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Thursday. But, he added, he doesn't believe Iran will be able to use the freed-up cash to boost funding of malign activities if it is serious about revamping its economy. Kerry said on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum the U.S. or others can do little to prevent the now-unfrozen assets from getting into the hands of the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps or "other entities" that Iran has supported in the past. But since nuclear-related sanctions were lifted on Iran last weekend, Kerry said, there is no evidence yet to suggest such transfers have occurred. "I think that some of it will end up in the hands of the IRGC or other entities, some of which are labeled terrorists," he told CNBC television in an interview. "You know, to some degree, I'm not going to sit here and tell you that every component of that can be prevented. But I can tell you this: Right now, we are not seeing the early delivery of funds going to that kind of endeavor at this point in time." In fact, Kerry later told a small group of reporters he understands the Revolutionary Guards are "already complaining that they are not getting the money." And he said there will be consequences if Iran is caught using the money to support terrorism. "If we catch them funding terrorism, they're going to have a problem in the U.S. Congress and other people, obviously," he said. "Whatever amount may flow to them, I am just trying to be honest, I can't tell people that, 'No, some amount might not,' but we don't believe that that is what has made the difference in the activities of Iran in the region," he said. "It is not money-based, and a whole lot of money isn't going to make a difference in a whole lot of places." Kerry also said the administration believes the amount of money that might flow to terrorist groups will be limited because "the demands of Iran and of the Rouhani administration and of the supreme leader for development in their country are such that there is no way they can succeed in doing what they want to do if they are very busy funding a lot of terrorism and if they are putting money into that kind of enterprise and not into things they need to do to fund their economy." In occasionally mocking tones, a group of Republican senators in Washington chided Kerry, telling reporters it was always clear to them that Iran would use its unfrozen assets to finance terrorism. Led by Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., the senators also said they plan to introduce legislation to impose tougher sanctions against Iran for conducting ballistic missile tests in violation of a U.N. resolution. They called the punishments proposed by the Obama administration for the testing "tepid and weak." "Talk about stating the obvious. I mean, c'mon," Ayotte said of Kerry's remarks. "It's something we've all known from the beginning. (Iran) was supporting terrorism when their economy was crippled. They were choosing to put their money into guns, not butter, for their citizens before they had this economic relief. "To have them actually now say, 'Well, we think some of this might go to terrorism.' Duh. I mean, really? It's been so obvious all along," she said. Kerry repeated the Obama administration's argument that many critics of the Iran deal are inflating the amount of money that Iran now has access to. He said estimates of $100 billion to $150 billion are incorrect — $55 billion is more accurate, he said — because large chunks of that money is obligated to satisfy foreign debt. In addition, he said Iran has more than $500 billion in infrastructure and development needs and must invest at least $100 billion to modernize its energy sector. Earlier Thursday, Kerry rejected Iranian criticism of Washington's use of economic sanctions, saying they are imposed when appropriate. Kerry said U.S. penalties against Iran and other nations have been "used judiciously and effectively" and will continue to be used in the future. "We have made it very clear that we use sanctions when we think they are appropriate in order to counter behavior that we believe has broken the law or has challenged the United Nations Security Council or threatened the United States and we stand by our sanctions," Kerry told reporters. "We think they have been used judiciously and effectively and we are looking to move on now to put to test the willingness of Iran and other countries in the region to try to reduce tensions and move in a different direction." His comments came in response to a complaint lodged a day earlier by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who told The Associated Press in an interview that new U.S. sanctions over Iran's ballistic missile testing are "illegal" and an example of an American "addiction to coercion." The penalties were imposed Sunday, a day after the U.S. and other nations lifted sanctions over Iran's nuclear program. http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/kerry-rejects-iranian-criticism-us-sanctions-36419935 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasMike1958 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Earlier, someone started a thread about why there is so much hate about President Obama on here. They asked what exactly has he done to deserve such treatment. I wish I could find that thread. You could add this ridiculousness to the list. Even one dollar to terrorists is too much. This is beyond stupid. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasMike1958 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Earlier, someone started a thread about why there is so much hate about President Obama on here. They asked what exactly has he done to deserve such treatment. I wish I could find that thread. You could add this ridiculousness to the list. Even one dollar to terrorists is too much. This is beyond stupid. I found the thread. http://dinarvets.com/forums/index.php?/topic/214813-why-do-you-hate-obama/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog53 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 In my mind isnt that aiding and abetting the enemy. But hey im just a ignorant savage soooo hey what the hell do I know. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxinjersey Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Earlier, someone started a thread about why there is so much hate about President Obama on here. They asked what exactly has he done to deserve such treatment. I wish I could find that thread. You could add this ridiculousness to the list. Even one dollar to terrorists is too much. This is beyond stupid. TM, agreed. I have also voiced my opinion (several times) in the Rial Thread about investing in the Iranian Rial. Even one dollar invested in the potential harm of a US Citizen is too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxinjersey Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 This is one of my responses in the Rial Investment thread... Agreed Bohica... I am more than worthy to get what I earn and deserve... BUT not at the expense of my security, or yours. An investment in this terrorist state is an attack on me, and you. We may survive... but someone else might not. Participants will be complicit in any harmful acts against this country. I've never judged people in advance this way... but the naivety, greed and shortsightedness is despicable. As far as I'm concerned, every proponent on this thread should be ashamed of themselves. Read more: http://dinarvets.com/forums/index.php?/topic/208358-iranian-rial/page-6#ixzz3xzV63CTt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxsess Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Dog obummer has been doing this since he became president. This coward is the scourge of the world. This country is not respected by any other country because of him. There is no telling what he is going to pull next with a year left in his position. Anyone who voted for this clown in '12 deserves what they get. Unfortunately its us that has to suffer with these *uckin libtards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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