[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 100 (Wednesday, June 30, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1260]
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     CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2194, COMPREHENSIVE IRAN SANCTIONS, 
               ACCOUNTABILITY, AND DIVESTMENT ACT OF 2010

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                               speech of

                     HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 24, 2010

  Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of 
approving stronger, tougher sanctions against Iran, protecting the 
security of the United States and sending a strong message that the 
U.S. government will not allow a nuclear-armed Iran.
  As an original co-sponsor of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, 
Accountability, and Divestment Act, I am so proud that this Congress 
has put together the most comprehensive Iran sanctions legislation that 
the United States Congress has ever passed. It adds sanctions on 
refined petroleum, but more importantly, it broadens the categories of 
sanctionable activities by applying sanctions on those who sell Iran 
technology, services, or know-how that help the country develop its 
energy sector.
  It can not be overstated: A nuclear-armed Iran is an urgent and 
deadly threat to peace and stability in the Middle East and at home. As 
citizens of the United States--a global power and nuclear leader--we 
have a priority to make sure that nuclear capability does not get into 
the wrong hands. We must protect ourselves, and our ally Israel, from 
the dangers of the Iran regime.
  This legislation will help us quash Iran's continued attempts at 
developing nuclear weapons. With Tehran importing 25 to 40 percent of 
its refined petroleum needs, these economic sanctions will have a 
dramatic impact on Iran's economy. They are critical to suspending 
Iran's nuclear program and ensuring security and stability in the 
Middle East and at home.