“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, 2017
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 267, line 23, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $1,000,000)''. Page 273, line 1, after the dollar amount, insert ``(decreased by $1,000,000)''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 473, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Bergman) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Michigan.
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Republican · Michigan
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