Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time to close. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3033 reinforces our existing sanctions infrastructure, eliminating the sunset provision of the original Iran Sanctions Act of 1996. Although I believe that sunset clauses are important, previous provisions in U.S. sanctions-related legislation compelling Congress to reassess sanctions, the ISA is the only major Iran-related sanctions statute with a sunset clause. Even if the United States does manage to negotiate a new Iran deal to end Tehran's nuclear weapons program, the ISA is an important deterrent and reminder to Iran what awaits should they rescind the deal. Additionally, losing the ISA at any point would only further cede more power to the executive branch of government with its executive powers to implement sanctions. Therefore, I strongly urge my colleagues to join me in supporting H.R. 3033, and I yield back the balance of my time.”