Richard Shelby actually said...

"The Obama administration could reaffirm our ongoing commitment to Israel's Qualitative Military Edge (QME) over any potential aggressor in the Middle East region."

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

"I support this agreement. I would hope that Congress would approve this agreement and strengthen the ability of our country to move ahead."

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