“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 recordMay 10, 2011
We must not be reluctant to support political activists who are courageous enough to demonstrate in the face of extreme government repression.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey
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Menendez calls for U.S. support for brave Iranian political activists.

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