“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 recordJune 6, 2017
I am particularly pleased that you are here, Chief Tidwell, because your presence speaks to the important work that the agency staff does even when political administrations change.
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Tom Udall
Democratic · New Mexico
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Udall appreciates Chief Tidwell's presence and the agency's consistent work amidst political changes.

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