Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I rise to urge my colleagues to oppose this agreement with Iran. And they are going to have another chance. Traveling around Wyoming during August and part of September, I talked to hundreds of people. I found four who thought maybe we ought to give this a try--until I asked them this key question. I asked: Do you trust Iran? Now, I have 100 percent of the people saying no. A contractor who had done business in Iran said that right after he signed the contract over there, the Iranian who was working the negotiations with him said: You do realize that when you sign the contract is when the negotiations begin. That is whom we are working with on this. Iran's nuclear program is one of the most significant threats facing the United States and the world today. The implications of this deal will have serious consequences for the Middle East and especially our allies in the Middle East. Russia and China are especially interested in this deal because of how it changes the international playing field. The President was so pleased that Russia signed on. Well, of course they did. They get to sell unlimited arms and technology. They gave up nothing. Ultimately, this deal will have serious consequences for the national security of the United States. I ask you, Do you trust Iran? Several of my colleagues said there is no other alternative. That is how it always is with a contract or a treaty or an agreement. You have to vote for or against it.…”