“We continue on a daily basis very successfully to degrade Iran’s ability to target ships.”
“We did a pause to try to get an agreement with the Iranian people to allow oil to flow without them attacking it.”
“One of the mistakes which some political analysts make is to think that their enemies should be our enemies.”
“The only reason why the U.S. is conducting strikes is against assets of Iran that are being used to attack global commercial shipping.”
“We cannot afford to leave Tennessee behind.”

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On the recordJune 4, 2014
To counter that 18th century mindset, I welcome President Obama's announcement this week of a European reassurance initiative.
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Bob Corker
Republican · Tennessee
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Corker supports Obama's initiative to strengthen European defense against Russian influence.

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