“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 recordJuly 13, 2015
I think you definitely have a very unique situation, and that is why you have a wonderful senator who is going to address some of those needs.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii
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Hirono acknowledges the unique challenges faced by small villages and the importance of representation.

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