I do not believe Teheran has had a change of heart about its nuclear program.

If the Iranians remain influential in Baghdad, if Mr. Maliki remains in power, if the groups cannot come together, we have to start thinking about how are we going to deal if we do have three separate entities.

We need to act as quickly as we can.

Today we focus on Iraq and U.S. policy options, but to fully examine the crisis in Iraq we must acknowledge the broader context of developments across the region.

the inclusive government that the President has correctly said is a prerequisite to any real action cannot be a government headed by Prime Minister Maliki.

first of all, let me say I am really moved by Senator Booker's passion, Senator Nelson's clarity of thought, and by my other colleagues who have joined us. I am compelled to join them because we do have a crisis, but we also have, in my…

People in New Jersey spoke from the heart. Something had to be done.

Thank you, not only for holding the hearing, but for being such a tireless leader on an issue that is so important to so many.

Given the unprecedented gridlock in Washington, passing this relief bill with 72 votes in the Senate was nothing short of a miracle.

Unfortunately, I am still hearing stories of egregious and unreasonable rate hikes in New Jersey.

I'm grateful for her leadership, grateful to have worked with her in the past, and I'm grateful to be working with her again today.

Given the unprecedented gridlock in Washington, passing this relief bill with 72 votes in the Senate was nothing short of a miracle and a tremendous victory for homeowners.