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Congresswoman Tenney’s Statement on HFAC Briefing by U.S. Special Envoy for Iran, Robert Malley

February 8, 2022

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) today released the following statement on the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s closed-door classified briefing by U.S. Special Envoy for Iran, Robert Malley.

“While the American people and our allies around the world are demanding answers about this Administration’s plans to hold the Iranian regime accountable, they continue to dodge the important questions and refuse to give answers publicly. This closed-door classified briefing is a start, but it is not enough.

“Special Envoy Malley works for the American people, and he should answer to them as well. Secretary of State Blinken committed to having an open and transparent relationship with Congress, and it’s vitally important that he uphold that commitment. I will continue to call for Special Envoy Malley to appear before the House Foreign Affairs Committee in a public hearing to update Congress on nuclear talks with the regime and other important topics, such as American hostages that remain held in Iran, the regime’s ongoing regional aggression, and its destabilizing missile program.”

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