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On the recordFebruary 3, 2012
Mr. Speaker, Iran is rapidly building a nuclear weapon. Recent reports reveal that Israel may be preparing to attack Iran. Some critics, including the United States, say that Israel should not attack because it would derail the sanctions process; but sanctions are not fully accomplishing their objective. Russia, China, India, and even Japan all continue to buy Iranian oil. For Israel, a nuclear-armed Iran threatens its very existence. Ahmadinejad, the little fellow from the desert, says he wants to wipe Israel off the map. Experts agree that Iran soon will have the power to do just that. Israel has the right to defend itself, the right to be left alone, and the right to prevent its annihilation. Iran cannot get nuclear weapons. Mr. Speaker, the greatest hope for the world is a regime change from within by the people of Iran. The United States should verbally support the good people of Iran in changing their dictator, but the world should be prepared for nuclear mischief by that tyrant. And that's just the way it is. ____________________
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Ted Poe
Republican · Texas

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