On the recordJuly 22, 2014
Let me just close. Let me sum up by saying that, in closing, this legislation comes at a very, very critical time. Anyone can turn on the TV or go online and know the region seems to be falling further into chaos. As we seek greater stability, cutting Hezbollah off from its financial lifeline is an important step to that end. We did this before with Iran, and the naysayers said what Congress did wouldn't be important because it wouldn't have that much effect. We proved them wrong. Again, as I mentioned, there are negotiations now going on between the United States and Iran to end their nuclear program. They are at the negotiating table only because we slapped tough sanctions on them, brought their economy to its knees. This can be done with Hezbollah. This is what we are trying to do today. So I urge passage of this important legislation. I want to thank Chairman Royce again, Mr. Meadows and Mr. Schneider. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
