The sanctions are what have brought the Iranian Government to the negotiating table.

I would call on FSOC to cease and desist with these designations so Congress can have time to conduct effective oversight.

I appreciate your politeness.

I do agree that you don't necessarily get smarter when you come to Washington.

I was involved in doing a lot of work and research and activity in this area.

I appreciate your work on that.

Madam Chair, I have an amendment at the desk The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the…

Reclaiming my time, I thank the chairman and the ranking member. I know when to quit when I am ahead. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Michigan (Mr…

Madam Chair, this is an amendment that is actually quite simple. I will only take a moment to explain it. It simply requires that the use of funds in this legislation not be utilized in contradiction to existing U.S. law. Let me…

I have an amendment at the desk, Mr. Chairman. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 22, line 14, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $20,000,000)''. Page 33, line 11, after the…

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 9, line 6, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $10,000,000)''. Page 22, line 14, after the…