Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman from Virginia. Mr. Speaker, Dr. King once said, ``On some positions, Cowardice asks the question, `Is it safe?' Expediency asks the question, `Is it politic?' Vanity asks the question, `Is it popular?' But Conscience asks the question, `Is it right?' And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but one must take it because one's conscience tells one that it is right.'' I have often reflected on those words when faced with tough decisions. Today's vote on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is one of the most consequential votes we will take as Members of Congress. My support for the Iran agreement is about doing what is right for America, our allies, and the world. It is, indeed, a matter of conscience. Mr. Speaker, since the conclusion of the agreement, I have traveled to 10 nations and vetted this deal from every angle I could think of so that, at this moment of decision, I could act without reservation and with full understanding. As I listen to this debate, I am deeply disheartened that we are not adequately weighing the realities of our globalized world. After years of effort toward a more unified approach to addressing Iran's nuclear ambitions, key partners in the Middle East region and most of our allies consider the Iran agreement as an important next step in diplomatic efforts. Former U.S. ambassadors; former Israeli military; former U.S.…”