Transcript: Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Mike Lawler on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Mike Lawler discussed the potential memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran on 'Face the Nation.' Lawler emphasized the importance of understanding the agreement's details, particularly regarding Iran's nuclear capabilities. Gottheimer expressed concerns about the clarity of the objectives related to Iran's military and nuclear programs.
- ▪Rep. Mike Lawler believes it's crucial to understand the terms of the proposed agreement with Iran.
- ▪Lawler noted that the administration has forced Iran into negotiations for the first time in 47 years.
- ▪Rep. Josh Gottheimer is concerned about the lack of clarity regarding Iran's nuclear and military capabilities.
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Face The Nation Transcripts Transcript: Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Mike Lawler on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026 .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-face-the-nation.jpg'); } May 24, 2026 / 11:51 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The following is the transcript of the interview with Reps. Josh Gottheimer, Democrat of Maine, and Mike Lawler, Republican of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.NANCY CORDES: We go now to a bipartisan pair of representatives. Josh Gottheimer is a Democrat from New Jersey, and Mike Lawler is a Republican from New York. Congressmen, welcome. Thank you for joining us. REP. MIKE LAWLER: Thanks for having us.REP. JOSH GOTTHEIMER: Thanks for having us.
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