Joseph Knollenberg: “the United States and our ally Israel stand at an important and historic juncture. Iran's continued efforts to establish…”

“the United States and our ally Israel stand at an important and historic juncture. Iran's continued efforts to establish a nuclear weapons program and their continued efforts to assist Hezbollah, an internationally recognized terrorist organization, is in defiance of their obligations to a free and stable world. Today I stand united with my friends in Israel, who face a constant threat by Iranian-sponsored Hezbollah terrorists. The House has acted by passing H.R. 282, the Iran Freedom Support Act. If this bill is passed, a strong set of economic sanctions will begin to hold Iran responsible for their actions in the Middle East. It is critical that the Senate act on this companion legislation that is pending before them. Congress must confront Iran's continued belligerence by halting that country's nuclear aspirations and work to prevent their further sponsorship of terrorists. ____________________”