“We continue on a daily basis very successfully to degrade Iran’s ability to target ships.”
“We cannot afford to leave Tennessee behind.”
“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 Kentucky behind, Alabama behind, Mississippi behind, Georgia behind, South Carolina behind.”

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On the recordSeptember 6, 2017
I made my arguments clear, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Thompson). The amendment was agreed to. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 50 printed in part B of House Report 115-295. Amendment No. 51 Offered by Mr. King of Iowa The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 51 printed in part B of House Report 115-295.
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