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On the recordSeptember 12, 2023
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume for the purpose of closing. The threat of Iranian missiles and drones is real. The clock is ticking, and Congress, the United States Government, and the world at large needs to act. This bill is an important measure to prevent Iran from being able to acquire more sophisticated technology as a result of the expiring sanctions. I thank Chairman McCaul and Ranking Member Meeks for introducing this legislation, and I strongly urge my colleagues to support this measure. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Despite what you may hear about partisan divides, our committee, I think, stands apart. This bill to impose sanctions on those doing business with Iran's missile and drone program was introduced by myself and Ranking Member Meeks of the Foreign Affairs Committee. It passed our committee unanimously. It has over 225 cosponsors, with a mix of Republicans and Democrats. Congress and the American people are keenly aware of the destructive power of Iran's drones, and we are absolutely committed to reining in this threat. We are united in delivering a bipartisan message to countries around the world: Do not buy or acquire Iranian drones and missiles. Do not associate yourself with the IRGC, Vladimir Putin, or Iran's terrorist proxies.…
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Madeleine Dean
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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