On the recordSeptember 19, 2012
I condemn all the violence that has been talked about here, and I also had the opportunity years ago to visit the synagogue in Buenos Aires that was the subject of that attack, and I paid my respects. I want to say that as I've heard this debate, there are two things that occur to me: number one, Congress has a right to ask for reports. It's our constitutional obligation to find out what the administration is doing. I support Congress' right to get information. But at the same time, when the debate takes us in a direction to where suddenly we're at odds with Latin America, it is an argument for Congress to take a strong stand for diplomacy. I hope that as we get these reports, that we're going to underscore the importance of diplomacy not only with respect to Latin America, but also with respect to Iran. The American people do not want another war, and we need diplomacy to take us in a direction that makes war not likely.
