Michael Fitzpatrick: “The fact remains that the government of Iran continues to be the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism.”

Criminal enterprises have relied on this method of illicit financing for years. However, many believe that this is an emerging technique now being used by terrorist groups to finance their violent and oppressive operations.

Transparency and government accountability is what sets the United States of America apart from most other countries in the world.

As we enter into the new year, Congress should prioritize efforts to stop the flow of money and resources to terrorist organizations.

With over $100 billion flowing in Iran, the world's largest state sponsor of terror, the risk of terror financing has never been greater.