Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, here are the facts: This summer, Congress was made aware that $400 million worth of cash was secretly airlifted to Iran. Two days later, an additional $1.3 billion was sent to Iran. This comes on top of the approximately $55 billion Iran had access to after the Iran nuclear deal was reached. But here is something that Americans do not know: Where is all the money going and why? Is it going to help Iran rebuild its badly aging infrastructure? Is it going to support expanding freedoms for the average Iranian, or improving basic living conditions? Who believes any of that? In June of this year, Secretary Kerry admitted: Some of the money would go to groups labeled as terrorist organizations. He then said: The rest of it, well, we just don't know. I am proud to rise today in support of my friend from Maine's bill, a bill that will provide some transparency by requiring the Department of the Treasury to develop and post online a list that estimates the amount of funds and assets held by senior Iranian and military leaders and how they acquired those assets. As a member of the Task Force to Investigate Terrorism Financing, our committee learned firsthand the dangers associated with approving the Iran nuclear deal and giving them access to large amounts of cash. Frankly, Iran's leaders cannot be trusted. They are our enemy. Again, Mr. Chairman, the investment made by all U.S. taxpayers in Iran was very costly. Let's make sure we hold their leaders accountable.…”