“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 recordMay 11, 2015
There is a shortage of medical personnel in the VA, and I note in your testimony, Secretary Gibson, that you are going to be creating some 1,500 new residency positions.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii
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Hirono highlights the need for more medical personnel in the VA.

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