Political Quotes

“Mr. President, sign this bill and then seal off Iran's gas. That is the best way to empower diplomacy. The gasoline sanction is the only sanction which has a chance of working. This legislation has overwhelming bipartisan consensus, already supported by 512 Members of Congress to back this. As the Iranians accelerate their nuclear program, what are our options? We know Iran's greatest weakness: its dependence on foreign gasoline. Despite being a leading OPEC oil exporter, Iran has grossly mishandled its economy since 1979 and is now forced to import the bulk of its domestic supply. Realizing this crucial vulnerability, I wrote the first gasoline sanctions resolution with my colleague Congressman Rob Andrews in 2005. After 5 years, Congress finally considers our gasoline restriction legislation today. It comes not a moment too soon.”