Also lift sanctions on U.S. oil exports

Once Congress approves the Iran nuclear deal, Iran will be able to sell its oil anywhere in the world. But under 1970s-era self-imposed sanctions, the U.S. won't have the same privileges.

Something is terribly wrong with this picture - and Congress needs to set it straight.

Sanctions on Iranian oil succeeded in producing economic harm and driving up unemployment - and as a result, Iran came to the negotiating table.

While the U.S. economy is clearly stronger than Iran's, sanctions here also hurt our economy and suppress employment.

Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle trumpet the value of free trade and free markets. So let their actions match their words.

Congress should lift sanctions on U.S. oil exports now.

Timothy Prendergast

Evanston