"Congress has to matter again, and that means that we have to take seriously our role of budgeting. We have to take seriously our role of legislating, but also holding accountable when we are being bypassed."
"The United States has committed to ensuring Israel's right and ability to defend herself against any threat, period."
"While preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons capabilities is our paramount objective, it should not impact our support for human rights in Iran."
"The U.S. has stood with Israel from its inception 65 years ago, and our countries remain close allies for a good reason."
"I appreciate the willingness of the chairman and you, as well, in your willingness to work with me on this important bipartisan bill."
"Iran is also suspected of having significant knowledge as to the whereabouts of my constituent, Robert Levinson."
"I also want to expresses my support for H. Res. 147 which condemns the Government of Iran for its persecution of religious minorities, including Saeed Abedini."
"While the administration negotiations are ongoing as we try to negotiate with Iran in what a number of us are concerned might be a bad nuclear deal."
"I want to voice my support for House Resolution 147 which presses for the release and safe return of Pastor Saeed Abedini."
"I commend Representatives Barbara Lee, Ranking Member Engel, Chairman Ros-Lehtinen and Chairman Salmon for their focus on Haiti."
"I introduced H.R. 1992 because I believe that America's support for Israel must be responsive to the changing threats facing our allies."