May 12, 2017 or
‘The Honorable Bob Corker ‘The Honorable Benjamin L. Cardin
Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations — Ranking Member, Committee‘on Foreign Relations
United States Senate United States Senate
CC: Senate Foreign Relations Committee Members
Dear Mr. Chairman and Mr. Ranking Member:
Jam writing to express my concerns regarding the Countering Iran's Destabi
Activities Act of 2017 (S. 722)
ing,
In my view, the Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act as currently written
(a) would provoke a terrible reaction in Iran and with our allies, as it would be seen as
contrary to at least the spirit of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action; and (b) would
contribute no benefit, as it would impose no additional pressure on Iran's malign
activities outside of the nuclear space.
As such, | think it would be harmful to our interests to pass this bill.
Ifitis going to move forward, I would support the following amendments:
Sec 4(a)(1) - Strike * or poses a risk of materially contributing,”
Section 8: Strike Sec 8 OR add an exception to allow for fulfillment of the US's
JCPOA Transition Day obligations, such as inserting at the end of subsection (a):
", except as required by the JCPOA, provided the President submits a report no
later than six months prior to Transition Day, identifying any steps being taken
to address concerns that may exist with respect to entities proposed to be
removed from sanctions at that time.”
‘Thank you for your leadership, and please let me know if | can be of assistance as you
consider this important issue.
Sincerely,
—_——
Adam Smubin
Former Acting Under Secretary, Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence,
US. Treasury Department