“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 recordMarch 30, 2011
Members may have additional questions that you can respond to in writing.
Said by
Mike McCaul
Republican · Texas
Source
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Editor's note · Context

McCaul concludes the hearing, indicating further inquiries may follow.

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