On the recordJanuary 13, 2016
I thank the gentleman from New York for his kindness. I acknowledge the chairman of this committee for his courtesies in debating this legislation. Mr. Speaker, first of all, I think it is important for all of us to acknowledge the safe return of our United States sailors and to recognize that the United States was persistent and determined and, as well, made no apology and that the Iran Government moved quickly to return them. Let it be very clear that our sailors did nothing wrong. Obviously, when other sailors are in trouble, let me thank those who remain, as our heroes do. They leave no person, in essence, behind. So I am very grateful, and I know their families are grateful that they are safe. That, Mr. Speaker, is a distinctive point from where we are today. Everyone knows that Iran is a bad actor. Some of us on this floor voted for the Iran non-nuclear agreement while others did not. But I believe that we do ourselves harm when we continue to renegotiate or to re- vote, as we have continued to do 62 times with regard to ObamaCare. This legislation would restrict the President's ability to lift sanctions on Iranian entities, thereby preventing the U.S. from carrying out its commitment under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed in Vienna, Austria, on July 14, 2015.…
