Political Quotes

“If I could, since the Senator and I have worked together on the committee, the administration came to us when they didn't have to. They came to us on the authorization for the use of force in Syria. We came together over a very short amount of time, Democrats and Republicans, and crafted something of which I am very proud. It didn't end up coming to the floor because a different course of action was taken, but the fact is that the administration sought our input on something that, as the Senator from South Carolina just mentioned, may pale compared to the impact of this Iranian negotiation relative to nuclear arms. So this is something that is very important. I agree with the Senator from South Carolina--I believe that if something is presented, we would act very much in the same manner. It would be a sober discussion. People would understand the importance of it. And I think, from the administration's standpoint, the Senate saying grace over it and approving it gives him additional buy-in from the American people that we are behind him if they negotiate a good deal. On the other hand, if they don't, obviously we should have the right to weigh in and keep the sanctions that have been put in place by us. Everybody says: Well, the administration still has to come back and talk with you all about sanctions. That is not true. There is a waiver provision in there. They can't be undone permanently. But I think it gives us the appropriate say-so.…”