On the recordFebruary 13, 2020
this amendment is a statement of three facts: No. 1, that we are not engaged at this moment in hostilities with Iran--we are not at war with Iran; No. 2, that the actions that were taken against Soleimani were, frankly, lesser in scope, nature, and duration than what the previous administration did and the way they behaved in their exercise of war powers, also a statement of fact; and No. 3, that the maximum pressure of strategy against Iran has reduced Iran's resources that they can use to sponsor terrorism and proxy groups, also a statement of fact. Whether you agree with maximum pressure or not, it is a fact that this year, and last year, Iran has billions of dollars less than they otherwise would have, had it not been for the maximum pressure campaign. Those three things are statements of fact, and I think if we are going to have a resolution like this, it should accurately describe the situation, and that is why I urge your support and a negative vote against any effort to table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Virginia. Motion to Table
