“We continue on a daily basis very successfully to degrade Iran’s ability to target ships.”
“We did a pause to try to get an agreement with the Iranian people to allow oil to flow without them attacking it.”
“One of the mistakes which some political analysts make is to think that their enemies should be our enemies.”
“The only reason why the U.S. is conducting strikes is against assets of Iran that are being used to attack global commercial shipping.”
“We cannot afford to leave Tennessee behind.”

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On the recordMarch 11, 2014
I remain concerned that the election of Rouhani and his subsequent charm offensive was nothing more than a political maneuver or a facade intended to break the unity of international sanctions.
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Nita Lowey
Democratic · New York
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Lowey expresses skepticism about Iran's leadership and intentions following Rouhani's election.

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