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Monday, January 27, 2025

All deals need to be passed by 2/3 of Senate.

 SENATE CONFIRMATION PROTECTS BOTH AMERICANS AND OTHER SIDE OF DEAL

UNCONFIRMED DEALS ONLY GOOD UNTIL NEXT ADMINISTRATION


We can expect a lot of deals to be made in the next few years. Past history has shown that many of deals are often signed by the president or other representatives, but not confirmed by the Senate. Some are taken as good faith hand shakes, they are often worthless deals that will not stand the test of time.

One recent deal was the Iran nuclear deal, never voted on by the Senate and withdrawn by the incoming administration. Then there is infamous deal on ending NATO expansion that was ignored by the next administration. These deals and their ending often create bad faith, bad reputations and even war.

Deals confirmed by the Senate most likely can be broken, but it would take another 2/3 majority vote by the Senate. If a deal cannot get the 2/3 majority for passing, it most likely will be overturned as soon as new administration comes to power.

We are most likely soon to see major negotiations concerning the Ukraine conflict, if not approved by the Senate, the next administration will likely opt to reignite that conflict and it will again place the world on the edge of nuclear war.

The same can be said about any negotiations with Iran or China. Iran was open to a comprehensive deal years ago, if coupled with a pledge by the U.S. not to attack Iran, never happened.

It is time that the United States restores its integrity and reputation by sticking to deals and thus making it much harder for either side to opt out.

While deals confirmed by the Senate will not guarantee longevity it will at least force the Senate to assume it responsibility and will make opting out much more difficult.




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