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Corker 'semi-hopeful' on Iran legislation as key deadline passes

The Hill: Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) said Tuesday he’s “semi-hopeful” Congress and the White House will come to an agreement on Iran deal legislation, as a deadline to quickly re-impose nuclear sanctions passes without action.

“We’ve been having very good meetings with the White House and national security staff, and I think we’re making progress. And with our communications with the Europeans,” Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) told reporters Tuesday in response to a question from The Hill. “Everything that is being done is being done with [committee ranking Democrat Sen.] Ben [Cardin]. He was with me last week at the White House. So, you know, we’re not there yet, but we are making progress.

“I’m semi-hopeful we may be successful.”

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