Work to eliminate nuclear weapons

To the editor:

As a member of the world community, I'm a firm believer that peace is possible. However, the threat of nuclear weapons, as long as they exist, will always stand in our way.

What many people don't understand is how crucial a role the United States plays in determining whether the world will foster peace, or go to war.

Recently, Sen. Tom Cotton and 46 members of Congress ruthlessly declared, through a letter to Iranian leaders, that a nuclear agreement would not happen. In doing so the officials have increased the threat to all life on this planet and potentially prolonged the war in the Middle East.

The American people have the right to know that this action completely undermines international law and the democratic process. Peaceful negotiations with Iran will bring us one step closer to eliminating nuclear weapons and ultimately world peace.

As a Global Zero leader and a young person, I'm committed to working for this world.

Brittany Kimzey

Iowa City