Political Quotes

“I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title V, add the following new section: SEC. 5__. SENSE OF CONGRESS AND REPORT ON IRANIAN EFFORTS IN SYRIA. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that, regardless of the ultimate number of United States military personnel deployed to Syria, it is a vital interest of the United States to prevent the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hizbollah, and other Iranian-backed forces from establishing a strong and enduring presence in Syria that can be used to project power in the region and threaten the United States and its allies, including Israel. (b) Report.-- (1) Report required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence, in coordination with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that assesses-- (A) efforts by Iran to establish long-term influence in Syria through military, political, economic, social, and cultural means; and (B) the threat posed by such efforts to United States interests and allies.…”