On the recordFebruary 1, 2012
Iran's presence in the Western Hemisphere is totally lacking in legitimate economic or political interest.
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congress.govIran's presence in the Western Hemisphere is totally lacking in legitimate economic or political interest.
Ackerman argues that Iran's motives in the region are suspicious.
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Is there a motion before the House, Mr. Speaker? And could you state it if there is. Mr. Speaker, parliamentary inquiry. What is before the House? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Does the gentleman from New York have a parliamentary inquiry?
Nothing can be more short-sighted and contrary to our national security interests in the region than to draw back on our commitments or, worse, pull back, disengage and leave the region's fate to be determined wholly by others.