Political Quotes

“Madam President, I am pleased that the Senate just passed S. 2799, the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2009 and I thank Senators Dodd, Kerry, Shelby, Lieberman, Bayh, Kyl and many others who have worked so hard to get this important legislation passed. I believe that passing this legislation is critical to send Iran the message that the United States is serious about keeping Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons capability. This legislation would impose new sanctions on Iran's refined petroleum sector and tighten existing U.S. sanctions in an effort to create new pressure on the Iranian regime and help stop Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. We have all watched the Iranian regime oppress its own people on the streets of Iran. And we have watched them continue to defy the international community on nuclear issues. That is why it is so important that we move this legislation forward quickly. I know that a number of Senators had concerns, or changes they wanted to make to this legislation, including Senator McCain, who has an amendment he wanted to offer on human rights on Iran. I am committed to working with him, and others, as we move forward in conference. ____________________”