“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 recordMarch 19, 2013
I just want to thank all five of you for your testimony. It has been very illuminating hearing for all of us.
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Johnny Isakson
Republican · Georgia
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Editor's note · Context

Isakson expresses gratitude for the testimony provided during the hearing.

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