Rep. John Katko Statement on Payment to Iran

SYRACUSE, NY – U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today released the below statement on the Administration’s $400 million payment to Iran:

"The Administration's decision to pay a ransom for the release of five Americans is made even worse by its refusal to play it straight with the American people and admit that it did so. Instead, the State Department is engaging in semantics that insult the intelligence of the public. The fact is, $400 million was sent to the Iranian regime contingent on the release of American prisoners. That's a ransom, plain and simple, and it sets a very dangerous precedent.”

Congressman John Katko represents the 24th Congressional District, which includes all of Onondaga, Cayuga, and Wayne Counties and a portion of Oswego County.  For more information, please visit https://katko.house.gov or www.facebook.com/RepJohnKatko.

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