“We continue on a daily basis very successfully to degrade Iran’s ability to target ships.”
“We did a pause to try to get an agreement with the Iranian people to allow oil to flow without them attacking it.”
“One of the mistakes which some political analysts make is to think that their enemies should be our enemies.”
“The only reason why the U.S. is conducting strikes is against assets of Iran that are being used to attack global commercial shipping.”
“We cannot afford to leave Tennessee behind.”

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On the recordFebruary 25, 2019
Under the circumstances, I think you were remarkably restrained, and I am embarrassed that such a question would be put to you in this committee.
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Tom McClintock
Republican · California
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Editor's note · Context

McClintock defends a witness against an inappropriate question during the committee meeting.

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