Political Quotes

“When the Biden administration learned Iran was just weeks away from enriching enough uranium for a weapon, this administration's response was to rush to a deal to slow but not stop Iran's nuclear ambitions. This is so. Mr. Speaker, the fact is, no deal will include concrete guarantees that Iran will not develop nuclear weapons. Yet, in pursuit of a deal, the Biden administration is offering concessions that will enrich our adversaries, endanger our allies, and cost America dearly. The whole new deal now hinges on delisting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard--yes, that terrorist organization--even as the IRGC supported attacks against U.S. troops recently in the UAE. Mr. Speaker, sanctions relief will give Iran access to over $100 billion in frozen assets. That is over $100 billion in frozen assets to the center of terrorism in the world. Nuclear trade, in addition, with Russia and China will only strengthen this unholy alliance. What can our allies expect from an Iran enriched from energy sales and free from sanctions? Even worse, President Biden is seeking to buy oil from Iran instead of ramping up U.S. production. This disastrous decision, irrational decision, will fill their coffers even more. We have wrecked our U.S. national and economic security, Mr. Speaker, by forfeiting our energy over the last 15 months and our independence.…”