“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 recordFebruary 3, 2009
I believe the troops and our veterans earned--these were dollars and programs that they earned through their service to the country.
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Sanford Bishop
Democratic · Georgia
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Bishop emphasizes the importance of funding for veterans as earned through their service.

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