Richard Shelby actually said...

"But I cannot see the United States succeeding in containing Iran if we are not willing to use force and be credible about it."

"I think ultimately two things would happen: the Iranians would be strengthened and we would be weakened in the long-range struggle that we are in with them."

"I believe, however, that if it is implemented effectively, the agreement will restrict and weaken Iran's nuclear program for more than a decade."

"The United States should also press Iran to meet the grievances of American families who lost their loved ones in Iranian-inspired attacks."