On the recordMarch 27, 2012
Secretary of Defense Panetta has said that this would have a catastrophic impact on our military and its ability to protect this country.
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Graham cites concerns about the severe effects of budget cuts on military readiness.
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Jun 21, 2026
If the money comes from the Sunni Arab world, I hope it happens. It would mean that the Sunni Arabs believe that Iran has changed to the point they want to be a business partner.
Aug 12, 2026
This is a catalyst-- catastra-- just a fair beyond my ability to describe it.
Jun 21, 2026
We're not giving any money to Iran that can change the course of history to try diplomacy. Is the MOU problematic? Yes. I would rather try diplomacy than take it off the table. The money Iran gets is not going to change the future of Iran.
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