[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 146 (Wednesday, December 3, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H8288]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 ISRAEL

  (Mr. VEASEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today about my concern for the safety 
and security of Israel, the Middle East, and the U.S.
  Negotiations for Iran to end its pursuit of a nuclear weapon were 
recently extended without assurances that Iran would slow or abandon 
this program. This delay tactic also allows Iran to escape many 
economic sanctions. This should be of grave concern to Americans who 
care about the regional security of the Middle East.
  Mr. Speaker, I respect the administration's goals and intent during 
these negotiations, but I urge that we continue to utilize all methods 
of influence throughout negotiations. We must fully use diplomacy, 
legal sanctions, and economic pressure to move toward a peaceful and 
secure situation in this critically important region to the world and 
our country.

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