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Jindal jumps into letter war with Obama over Iran
Washington: Louisiana’s Indian-American governor Bobby Jindal has jumped into a war of words between the White House and Senate Republicans over a letter to the government of Iran on a potential deal over its nuclear programme.
Jindal, who is testing the waters for a 2016 presidential run, issued a call on Tuesday for “all potential presidential candidates” to sign on the letter signed by 47 Republican senators.
These include four who are considered potential candidates in the 2016 presidential race: Ted Cruz (Texas), Lindsey O. Graham (South Carolina), Rand Paul (Kentucky) and Marco Rubio (Florida).
The letter, organized by Senator Tom Cotton, warned Iran that if Congress did not formally approve a nuclear agreement, it could then be disregarded or modified under a future president.
Jindal, in a statement released on Tuesday, said that others who might get into the race should sign on, too, according to the Washington Post.
“Every single person thinking about running for president, on both sides, should sign on to this letter to make clear to Iran that they are negotiating with a lame duck president,” Jindal said in a statement issued through an outside group he leads, America Next.
“Make no mistake – any Iran deal that President Obama makes is not binding on a future president,” he was quoted as saying.
The Post cited a spokesperson for Jindal as saying he had “signed on” to the letter on Tuesday morning by sending an e-mail to Cotton’s office, and Cotton’s office released a statement later in the day saying that Jindal is now considered a signatory to the letter.
Former Republican Texas governor Rick Perry echoed Jindal’s sentiments, the Post said, tweeting on Tuesday that he “would be proud and honoured to sign the letter @SenTomCotton has put forward on Iran”.
In his statement on Tuesday, Jindal also renewed his criticisms that Obama was not willing to confront – or even admit – the true scope of the threat from Islamist groups and Iran.
Jindal also said that Vice President Biden – who had criticised the letter as “beneath the dignity” of the Senate – should apologise to Cotton, who served in the army before running for office.
“Vice President Biden owes Senator Cotton an apology. He wore the boots in Iraq. He’s earned our attention, not your insults. I’m glad some senators are showing leadership in the absence of leadership from the White House,” Jindal was quoted as saying.
A White House spokesman derided the letter as “reckless” and “irresponsible”. Obama said that it appeared as though the Republicans were trying to make common cause with Iran’s hard-line mullahs to quash any potential agreement.
Former secretary of state Hillary Rodham Clinton also attacked Republicans who had signed the letter to Iran.
But Republicans faulted the White House for its repeated failures to consult with Congress as the negotiations progressed.
At the State Department a reporter pointed out that two years ago, around 20 US senators and over 120 members of the House of Representatives had written directly to Indian prime minister on economic reforms.
“It’s an entirely different thing,” State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki responded. “We’re talking about inserting yourself into international negotiations that are ongoing — that involve the executive branch.”
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.
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