Ed Royce: “I strongly support this motion to instruct. I think it is important for all of us to realize that right now Iran is at…”

“I strongly support this motion to instruct. I think it is important for all of us to realize that right now Iran is at its weakest point in terms of its capacity to manufacture enough refined petroleum. It has to, at this point for its gasoline, import that into the nation. Already the impact, the effect of this legislation even coming up on the floor has been effective in backing companies away from doing business with Iran. Imagine what the effect will be if we pass this legislation. Imagine the impact it will have and the pressure that it will bring to bear because the threat of this legislation has already produced a situation in Iran that is very, very difficult for civil society and is making people understand the cost and the consequences for Iran to continue down this road. Now, this morning the GAO will release a report that shows that foreign commercial activity in Iran's energy sector is going to begin to increase, and that will provide cash for Iran's nuclear program. That is why this bill is so important.”