Political Quotes

“Mr. Chair, first, let me thank my esteemed colleague Congressman John Conyers for giving me the opportunity to speak on this important amendment. I would also like to recognize Congressman Keith Ellison who has been an outstanding leader on issues affecting the Middle East. Mr. Chair, first let me say unequivocally that we can all agree that we must work to prevent an Iran armed with nuclear weapons--which would never be unacceptable. That is not what this amendment is about, this amendment is noncontroversial. This amendment is really just about common sense. It would simply require that the National Intelligence Director give Congress a report outlining their assessment of the consequences of launching a military strike against Iran. This amendment is necessary because, once again we hear very loudly the drum beat of war. If we have learned anything from the past ten years, it is that we have to be deliberate, be thoughtful, be careful, and know exactly what we are getting ourselves into before we launch another war in the Middle East. These decisions should not be taken lightly, and they must be based on sound reasoning, and the best information, and the best intelligence. We have a duty to our brave men and women in uniform who have sacrificed so much during the past decade of war to have an informed debate about the consequences of military action. I urge you to vote ``yes'' on this amendment. The CHAIR.…”