On the recordJuly 13, 2016
Just as the Vietnamese have finalized a large deal--the purchase of American jets--the Iranians announced about 2 weeks ago that they will be purchasing a number of 747 jumbo jets built by Boeing, 737s, 777s. The value of the deal is worth about $17 billion over the next 4, 5, 6 years. I would suggest to our colleagues who say we can't trust these guys that we still have problems with what they are doing with some of their missile testing. We have problems with support of Hezbollah and other terrorist groups like that. For the most part, they have kept their word on the joint deal we signed, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. We are starting to see some commerce transact between both countries that actually inure to our bottom line to strengthen the economy of this Nation. I just want to say--is it time for us to spike the football? Is everything fine? No. Eyes wide open. That is important. Eyes wide open. Having said that, I think most fairminded people would say: So far, so good. Let's continue to be vigilant, and hopefully a year from now, the second anniversary of the signing of this joint agreement will have even better news not just for us but for the rest of the world. With that, I thank you, Mr. President, for that extra minute. I yield to the Senator from Massachusetts. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Massachusetts.
