Not a single dollar of the six billion has moved.

We believe firmly that it is congressional imperative for us to recapture that constitutional authority.

I am also deeply concerned by the notion that we would restrict the freedom of movement of the American people.

We want our sanctions and hostage affairs officials focused on freezing assets and freeing Americans, not necessarily box checking exercises.

Now, as Israel responds in self-defense, the United States stands strongly with our friend and ally as it protects itself from Iran-backed terrorism.

A Government shutdown would be detrimental to the TSA workforce, along with other workforces across the Government, and it would place our transportation systems at risk.

This is a moment of moral clarity. Hamas has shown us exactly who they are.

The resolution States that Iran must not be able to obtain a nuclear weapon under any circumstances, and the United States must use all means necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

Raping women is not resistance. Taking children hostage is not resistance.

The SHIP Act specifically mandates that the President impose sanctions on entities that knowingly process illicit Iranian oil.

I join my colleagues in stating that a nuclear Islamic Republic of Iran is unacceptable, and is a direct threat to the United States, Israel, and other allies.

I am grateful that we have before us witnesses representing not only the U.S. Coast Guard, but also U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and the U.S. Department of State, which together represent three important components of national power in the…