"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."
"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 want to further commend the Macri government of Argentina for its effort to find the truth behind the death of prosecutor Alberto Nisman."
"I think it is important at the top of this that we note that when we talk about Iran, we are talking about the government and not the people, two very different things and I think that is important to..."
"our job here in Congress is to make sure that we do not put U.S. men and women in harm's way without a darn good national security reason."
"Under the cover of the Syrian civil war, Iran is now trying to plant deep military roots in Syria."
"Before we reimposed our sanctions and accelerated our pressure, Iran was increasing the scope of its malign activity."
"No one should be uncertain about our desire for peace or our readiness to normalize relations should we reach a comprehensive deal."
"the challenges posed by Iran are too grave, the risk to our international alliances too important, and the lives of our service members too sacred for Congress to abdicate its oversight responsibility..."
"Iran helped to fuel a humanitarian catastrophe by providing funding, weapons, and training to the Houthis."
"Our pressure is aimed at reversing these trends."