“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 Kentucky behind, Alabama behind, Mississippi behind, Georgia behind, South Carolina behind.”
“We continue on a daily basis very successfully to degrade Iran’s ability to target ships.”
“One of the mistakes which some political analysts make is to think that their enemies should be our enemies.”
“We cannot afford to leave Tennessee behind.”
“We did a pause to try to get an agreement with the Iranian people to allow oil to flow without them attacking it.”

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On the recordDecember 10, 2019
When it comes to impeachment, there is no higher crime than for the President to use the power of his office to corrupt our elections.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee
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congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Cohen argues that Trump's actions warrant impeachment due to election corruption.

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