“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 recordApril 13, 2016
I would like to see more progress in other areas, such as rear seat belt reminders.
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois
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Editor's note · Context

Schakowsky calls for improvements in vehicle safety features.

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