Political Quotes

“This amendment would basically end our imports of oil from Iraq until certain conditions were met. First would be that the U.N. certifies that Iraq has complied with Security Council Resolution 687 and has dismantled their program to develop and construct weapons of mass destruction. Further, it would end our imports of oil from Iraq until Iraq ceases to smuggle oil in contravention of Security Council Resolution 986; further, that Iraq no longer pays bounties to the families of suicide bombers wreaking havoc in Israel. Now, I recognize Iraq's oil export program is intended to be used for the benefit of Iraq's suffering people, but my amendment also seeks to ensure the President uses every means available to support the humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people notwithstanding our ban on oil imports. I consider myself somewhat of an internationalist, and I believe firmly in the importance of engagement with other countries, particularly economic engagement.”