President Obama took to Twitter Wednesday to rebut Republican opponents and argue in favor of his Iran nuclear deal.
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., tweeted to Obama: “Mr. President, Americans deserve to know the details about the secret side deals. #Irandeal.”
“Important detail – there are no secret deals,” Obama replied. “My staff can brief you on any question about any part of the deal.”
The president also took the time to respond to criticism from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. Ahead of Obama’s speech at American University Wednesday morning advocating the deal, McConnell tweeted:
“Let’s hope @POTUS avoids obviously untrue talking points about the #IranDeal being a choice between a bad deal and war. It isn’t.”
“The choice is ultimately between diplomacy and war,” Obama responded afterwards. “Iran’s nuclear program accelerates if Congress kills this deal.”
Besides responding to top GOP congressional critics on Twitter, Obama also responded to a tweet from self-styled “peace advocate” Angela K. Miller, who asked the president:
“People keep saying we should reject this in favor of a ‘better’ deal. Is a ‘better’ deal possible?”
“It’s the strongest nuclear deal ever negotiated,” Obama wrote.
“There’s no such thing as a ‘better deal,'” the President added. “Walking away risks war.”
“Walk away from this agreement, and you will get a better deal – for Iran,” Obama said.
“America’s credibility is the anchor of the international system,” the president added.
Obama’s tweets echoed his remarks at American University and the tenor his administration has set on the deal. Obama needs to win over members of Congress, who have 60 days to review and approve the deal, which would restrict Iran’s nuclear weapons program in exchange for a removal of economic sanctions.
“Let’s not mince words: The choice we face is ultimately between diplomacy and some sort of war — maybe not tomorrow, maybe not three months from now, but soon,” Obama told around 200 people at American University Wednesday.
