“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 recordNovember 26, 2012
I am more troubled now after your hour-long meeting with Ambassador Rice and acting CIA Director Mike Morell.
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Kelly Ayotte
Republican · New Hampshire
Source
transcripts.cnn.com

Editor's note · Context

Senator Ayotte expresses her increased concern following a meeting with Ambassador Rice and the acting CIA Director.

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