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On the recordSeptember 20, 2016
Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, Politico revealed that past wire payments to Iran directly contradict the President's inaccurate claim that the $1.7 billion ransom payment had to be in cash. ``The United States made at least two separate payments to the Iranian Government via wire transfer within the last 14 months, a Treasury Department official confirmed Saturday, contradicting explanations from President Barack Obama that such payments were impossible. . . . ``In July 2015 . . . the U.S. Government paid the Islamic Republic approximately $848,000. . . . Then, in April of 2016, the U.S. wired Iran approximately $9 million . . . `' In conclusion, God bless our troops, and may the President, by his actions, never forget September 11th in the global war on terrorism. Being in New York City yesterday, I saw firsthand the failed legacy of the President. American families are at greater risk of murderous attack today than ever. I am grateful for first responders and the National Guard being everywhere across the city. ____________________
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

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