“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 recordJune 17, 2013
Tough times require tough measures. Now, you sent a group here, there are some new members along our dais here who are intent on cutting, and they have actually forced cuts.
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John Mica
Republican · Florida
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Mica emphasizes the need for tough measures due to financial challenges.

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