Sen. Richard Burr: ‘Terrorism Has Flourished’ Under Obama’s Watch

SCHIEFFER: “Senator, let me just start where the ambassador left off. He said, everybody wants a deal, but what they want is a good deal. From what you are able to tell about those negotiations so far, is this a good deal that is shaping up?”
BURR: “Well, Bob, we have just got bits and pieces that have come from the administration or through other sources that are familiar with the negotiations. And it doesn’t seem to be headed in the right direction. And, clearly, with a deadline of Tuesday, I’m concerned with what we might give away. The Iranians don’t seem to want to conclude this. But I think, more importantly, right now, when we see ISIL in 12 different countries around the world, we see Iran playing in about nine countries financially or physically, I think now is the time to push back from the table and ask ourselves, is it really time to trust the people that we’re negotiating with, the Iranians? So, I would encourage the administration, let’s take more time. Let’s not hasten to a deal. And I fear that Secretary Kerry believes that he’s got to get a deal by Tuesday.”
SCHIEFFER: “So, what you’re saying is, you would be one of those who would favor postponing the deadline here and keep working?”
BURR: “Well, listen, I think that’s better than a bad deal. And I have got a really bad feeling about what they might come with. But I think, Bob, I suggest you look at the realities around the world. And you just explained it really well. In one place, we’re partnering. In another place, we’re actually partnering with the people that are fighting against Iranian-backed folks. This week — last week, we saw the Iraqis call on the U.S. for airstrikes in Tikrit, and we saw the Shia militia boycott the fact that America was involved, and even some conversation about taking the opportunity to either down aircraft or to kill Americans. These are the same people we’re sitting at a table with saying we’re going to trust them not to have nuclear proliferation. And in fact this is one of the most chaotic times in the history of the world, I think, not only in the Middle East, but in North Africa, West Africa, Central Asia. And it seems like Iran is there stoking the fire just about in all cases.”