On the recordJuly 7, 2016
The gentleman has conflated a number of issues, so let me explain and try to bring some clarity to this. There is, really, a false notion and a false narrative, which is to collapse the JCPOA--that is the nuclear deal--and the activity around Iran and the ability to sell. So what am I saying? The Iranians, under the JCPOA, are entitled to civilian aircraft, but it is to use for civilian purposes. Boeing, by their own admission, Mr. Chair, says this: ``Building on success: Boeing's commercial jetliners make an ideal platform for a variety of military derivative aircraft.'' Mr. Chair, this is Boeing's language from their own promotional materials. How about this? This is according to Boeing: ``Good news. Modifications can take 3 months to 2 years. It all depends on how much militarization they want to do.'' Don't you see the point, Mr. Chair? Don't you see the point? To give these types of planes to the Iranian regime, which is still the world's largest state sponsor of terror, is to give them a product that can be used for a military purpose. We are not talking about baby formula. We are not talking about licorice. We are not talking about sandals, for crying out loud. We are talking about aircraft that can be used. What can fit in a Boeing 747? This can fit in. It can fit 100 Shahab ballistic missiles or 15,000 rocket-propelled grenades or 25,000 AK-47 assault rifles. Let's not do this. Adopt this amendment. Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of my time.
