Ted Deutch

It likely would be a campaign law violation to receive information from a foreign government, but that's not the point. The point is it's wrong, it's immoral, and it's contrary to U.S. national security interests. And for a sitting…

I am also proud to stand with my colleagues in support of those peaceful protestors in Sudan who seek a democratic transition and have been met with violence.

I urge my colleagues to support this resolution and the other good measures before us today, and I yield back.

I support Mr. Lieu's effort to remind the world that we have a responsibility to those who are fleeing violence and displacement in seeking a better life.

The ongoing situation in Burma is beyond belief. The massive human rights abuses and unthinkable violence against ethnic Rohingya civilians in Burma are reprehensible.

This one hits close to the heart. I visited AMIA twice to meet with the community there and pay my respects to the victims.

How are we going to learn from people with personal knowledge or material--personal knowledge?

Let me make something 100 percent clear to the American public and anyone running for public office. It is illegal for any person to solicit, accept, or receive anything of value from a foreign national in connection with a U.S. election…

It is obstruction, plain and simple.

I am also proud to stand with my colleagues in support of those peaceful protestors in Sudan who seek a democratic transition and have been met with violence.

This is a common sense fix for Americans who risk life and limb to help other countries during times of despair and I am pleased to move it forward.

It is an absolute tragedy and, frankly, it is an outrage that after all these years there still has not been justice for those 85 victims and their families.

I am proud to support all of them. I thank my colleagues for continuing to highlight the gross injustices taking place against the Rohingya in Burma.

Before we reimposed our sanctions and accelerated our pressure, Iran was increasing the scope of its malign activity.

Iran also continues to unjustly imprison American citizens including Siamak Namazi and his father Baquer, who is, I would point out, 83 years old and in poor medical condition; Xiyue Wang whose health is deteriorating rapidly; and Bob…

Iran helped to fuel a humanitarian catastrophe by providing funding, weapons, and training to the Houthis.

Our pressure is aimed at reversing these trends.

To reiterate, Congress has not authorized war with Iran.

Under the cover of the Syrian civil war, Iran is now trying to plant deep military roots in Syria.

The comprehensive deal we seek with the Iranian regime should address four key areas: its nuclear program, its ballistic missile development and proliferation, its lethal support and financial support to terrorist groups and proxies, and…

I would just remind you, Mr. Hook, Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution grants Congress the power to declare war.

Congress stands in solidarity with those Americans and others detained in Iran. The Iranian Government's behavior is appalling and my colleagues and I unequivocally condemn its dangerous actions.

No one should be uncertain about our desire for peace or our readiness to normalize relations should we reach a comprehensive deal.

Are we--the concern obviously is that some of the statements that I have read suggest that the Administration is prepared to say that it has the authority to launch military action against Iran because under the 2001 AUMF because one of…

Mr. Hook, I hope you will clarify the Administration's view on this issue.