Political Quotes

“House Resolution 819 allows for consideration of three very important bills relating to the national security of the United States of America. Each of these bills deals with Iran, the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism. The conduct of the Iranian Government continues to be very concerning. Iran has a clear record of human rights violations and mistreatment of its citizens. Iran also has continued aggressive behavior, including testing intercontinental ballistic missiles, which can be used to attack our allies in the Middle East, like Israel, as well as the potential to strike us here at home. Director of National Intelligence James Clapper wrote in testimony to the Senate Committee on Armed Services earlier this year: ``The Islamic Republic of Iran presents an enduring threat to U.S. national interests because of its support to regional terrorist and militant groups and the Asad regime, as well as its development of advanced military capabilities.'' Iran is not becoming a better partner or neighbor. Just look no further than the capture at gunpoint and detention of 10 U.S. sailors earlier this year. A Navy investigation released a few weeks ago found that Iran violated international law and violated sovereign immunity during that episode. Clearly, they are no friend of the United States. So these bills address three different areas where the United States can stand up to Iran and encourage them to stop with their rogue actions and putting lives at risk.…”