I believe we should not compromise on the fundamental goal demanded by the Security Council six separate times since 2006, that Iran fully suspend its uranium enrichment.
Joe Wilson
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Joe Graves Wilson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 2nd congressional district since 2001. A member of the Republican Party, he has been involved in various legislative efforts during his tenure in Congress. Wilson is known for his focus on issues such as military and veterans' affairs, education, and energy policy. He has also been active in promoting economic development in South Carolina.
It is time, in fact, it is long past time to impose sanctions on the entities involved in these activities.
We have to learn from history. And the history is you tell tyrants enough, while you still have time.
We must not repeat this. I agree with Congressman Rohrabacher, we need to be encouraging the people of Iran to encourage change.
We are tired of it. And the President or whoever the next President is, needs to say very clearly we are not going to mess with you.
We don't want them, we will not allow them to have nuclear weapons, so we gave them the ability to get cold water nuclear reactors.
If they keep this stuff up, they are going to attack, and it doesn't need to happen.
The American people need to remember this. Sadly, so many people have forgotten.
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The reality is in Libya it was the reverse, 10/90, where we had pushed our European colleagues to be able to fight in all weather environments, using precision-guided munitions.
As an American at NATO headquarters, on the one hand, I felt a sense of frustration and helplessness that I couldn't do anything.
It is something that we have to constantly work at because it is a sense of trust and solidarity that at the end day makes sure that Article 5 itself is actually credible.
If I might just add to your first point, I just want to thank you for your powerful opening remarks there.
I had the opportunity to serve in Iraq as a diplomat at our Embassy and in Afghanistan with NATO, and I understand where you are coming from with your poignant remarks.
If the alliance said that Georgia could not enter NATO until Russia withdrawal from Abkhazia and South Ossetia, we, by default, would be giving Russia a veto over our decisions about enlargement.
It underscored to me how solemn this commitment is and the extent of this degree of solidarity, and how unique this alliance is.
How do we get that to them so that they can see and understand what is happening with Mr. Kony?
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