“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 Kentucky behind, Alabama behind, Mississippi behind, Georgia behind, South Carolina behind.”
“We continue on a daily basis very successfully to degrade Iran’s ability to target ships.”
“One of the mistakes which some political analysts make is to think that their enemies should be our enemies.”
“We cannot afford to leave Tennessee behind.”
“We did a pause to try to get an agreement with the Iranian people to allow oil to flow without them attacking it.”

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On the recordJanuary 31, 2023
I have seen the Ag Secretary, Secretary Vilsack, pushing back, and I trust you all are going to continue to do that, right?
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John Hoeven
Republican · North Dakota
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Hoeven expresses trust in the Ag Secretary's efforts against trade issues.

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