Political Quotes

“The last few months has seen Iran perpetrate a series of provocative actions against the U.S. and its regional partners: On May 15, armed drones struck two Saudi oilfields, resulting in the ordered departure of nonessential personnel from U.S. Embassy Baghdad and the General Consulate Erbil; On May 16, the head of the Quds Force called on the terror groups to prepare for a proxy war; Armed drones launched by the Houthis have repeatedly attacked a civilian airport in Saudi Arabia; On June 19, Iran shot down U.S. military assets over international waters; And, just yesterday, the British Navy prevented three Iranian parliamentary vessels from impeding the passage of a British oil tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz. This is not the time to walk away from our strategic allies. We share a common threat. We must be certain that they are equipped with the tools they need to defend their national security and to work with us in countering common threats that destabilize this region. I firmly believe the United States can support our strategic allies while also insisting that they prosecute the war in Yemen more responsibly. Madam Chair, I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Malinowski). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.”