“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 Kentucky behind, Alabama behind, Mississippi behind, Georgia behind, South Carolina behind.”
“We continue on a daily basis very successfully to degrade Iran’s ability to target ships.”
“One of the mistakes which some political analysts make is to think that their enemies should be our enemies.”
“We cannot afford to leave Tennessee behind.”
“We did a pause to try to get an agreement with the Iranian people to allow oil to flow without them attacking it.”

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On the recordJanuary 26, 2021
When we have had a seat at the table, we have been able to advocate on Israel's behalf.
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Antony Blinken
Democratic · District of Columbia
Source
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Editor's note · Context

Blinken highlights the importance of U.S. presence in the Human Rights Council for advocating Israel.

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