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On the recordDecember 3, 2015
reserving the right to object, the single greatest national security threat facing the United States today is the threat of a nuclear Iran. The President's catastrophic Iran deal only increases the likelihood the Ayatollah Khamenei will possess nuclear weapons. There are some in this body who suggest we should trust Iran. Well, I do trust Iran. When the Ayatollah Khamenei, with a cheering crowd, burns Israeli flags and American flags and promises ``Death to America,'' I trust the Ayatollah means what he is saying. Therefore, we should not be giving him over $100 billion and facilitating his getting nuclear weapons. Therefore, I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The Senator from Maryland. Unanimous Consent Request--Executive Calendar Nos. 332 and 333
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Ted Cruz
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