“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 26, 2023
Well, I am encouraged with the data that you both shared about staffing because as I think it was Senator Moran said, you can have all the good intentions, but if you do not have the people to execute.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine
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King emphasizes the importance of staffing for executing good intentions.

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