Evan Bayh

Might it not be true that if you added this additional economic element to what is already now a changed political situation that perhaps that increases their anxiety level a bit about their own situation?

Might this not increase the cost to get them to change that calculus a bit?

We cannot have a solely unilateral approach, that some of these steps might be helpful in constructing a larger strategy.

The Congress can end this ambiguity by passing S. 908.

I think enhances, strengthens his diplomatic portfolio.

When you are contemplating an apocalypse, Senator, it is worth taking some time.

None of us wants to impose sanctions on Iran if we do not have to.

I think that the time for more aggressive action draws really, really close.

Senator Dodd has many other demands on his time, and his willingness to schedule this hearing, despite those demands, demonstrates his commitment to confronting this serious threat.

I think there was an agreement between you and Mr. Burns. I think you both agreed that, ideally, multilateral approach would be much more efficacious...

I think that President Obama has done a very good job of regaining the initiative and putting Iran on the defensive.

I still maintain some hope that a combination of skillful diplomacy with the threat of force, with the threat of very tough sanctions, might succeed in convincing the Iranians to back down.