(Editor’s Note: This letter was originally mailed to Bob Corker (R), chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.)

Dear Senator Corker,

It has been disturbing to watch and listen as congressional policymakers sound off regarding negotiations with Iran. I guess it was wishful thinking on my part to even consider the possibility that our elected officials would take a wait-and-see attitude when faced with an event which has worldwide ramifications. Then again why am I surprised as grandstanding and second guessing without having the facts is the Washington way.

I am writing to you because I have become less discouraged after reading a recent article in Time magazine.

In the story you were described as “pragmatic” and “He’s independent and doesn’t kowtow to anyone….” At a meeting with constituents you answered questions knowledgeably with “minute detail about centrifuges, uranium stockpiles and shifting strategic interests.”

And, most importantly, you said, “Going into Iran would make going into Iraq look like child’s play.” Take that Mr. Bolton and those think-a-likes who have never met an adversary they didn’t want to bomb first and ask questions later.

Certainly you and your Committee are facing a very difficult task as you begin to sort through the wording of a final agreement. You already have, and will continue to receive, pressure from those who will attempt to tailor whatever is said to fit their own often self-serving agendas.

As you are well aware what is about to occur is historical in scope. I am ever hopeful that those participating in this momentous debate will rise to the occasion and, when all is said and done, the American public will know the right decision was made for the right reasons. The nation deserves nothing less!

Thank you for listening.