





"[T]hat the leaders of a rogue state will use nuclear, chemical or biological weapons against us or our allies is the greatest security threat we face." Rush Holt (D-NJ), "[T]hat the leaders of a rogue state will use nuclear, chemical or biological weapons against us or our allies is the greatest security threat we face." Rush Holt (D-NJ), May 15, 2012



"The threat of nuclear proliferation is the greatest threat to world peace. A nuclear Iran would destabilize the region and threaten the United States and our allies." Howard Berman (D-CA),

But under today's circumstances, the best way to give peace a chance and to save the most lives, American and Iraqi, is for America to stand united and for Congress to authorize the President to use force if Saddam does not give up his weapons of mass destruction. Confront Saddam now, or pay a much heavier price later.Howard Berman (D-CA),

"What better time for this body to send an unambiguous message that Iran must never be allowed to achieve a nuclear weapons capability and that its nuclear weapons program must end once and for all?"

George W. Bush, January 29, 2002 "The threat of nuclear proliferation is the greatest threat to world peace. A nuclear Iran would destabilize the region and threaten the United States and our allies." Howard Berman (D-CA), October 10, 2002 But under today's circumstances, the best way to give peace a chance and to save the most lives, American and Iraqi, is for America to stand united and for Congress to authorize the President to use force if Saddam does not give up his weapons of mass destruction. Confront Saddam now, or pay a much heavier price later.Howard Berman (D-CA), May 15, 2012 "What better time for this body to send an unambiguous message that Iran must never be allowed to achieve a nuclear weapons capability and that its nuclear weapons program must end once and for all?""By seeking weapons of mass destruction, these regimes pose a grave and growing danger...[T]ime is not on our side. I will not wait on events, while dangers gather. I will not stand by, as peril draws closer and closer. The United States of America will not permit the world's most dangerous regimes to threaten us with the world's most destructive weapons." Gene Green (D-TX), May 15, 2012



"Iran is developing the capability to quickly produce a nuclear weapon at a time of its choosing. Iran's acquisition of such a capability would create a significant new regional danger and be an immediate threat to America's interest and allies in the Middle East."

John McCain (R-AZ), Jesse Helms (R-NC), Henry Hyde (R-IL), Richard Shelby (R-AL), Harold Ford (D-TN), Jr., Joe Lieberman (D-CT), Trent Lott (R-MS), Ben Gilman (R-NY) and Sam Brownback (R-KS), December 5, 2001

"And so, as the window is closing, we send a clear message that the House is aligned with the administration in thoroughly rejecting containment...In fact, we have no choice but to stop Iran’s nuclear weapons program before it ever reaches that point. Steny Hoyer, (D-MD),

[Saddam Hussein] continues his efforts to develop and acquire weapons of mass destruction, and he sponsors international terrorism. Saddam Hussein continues to be an unacceptable threat whose duplicity requires action, action now." Steny Hoyer (D-MD), "Iran is developing the capability to quickly produce a nuclear weapon at a time of its choosing. Iran's acquisition of such a capability would create a significant new regional danger and be an immediate threat to America's interest and allies in the Middle East."The threat from Iraq is real, and it cannot be permanently contained...We have no doubt that these deadly weapons are intended for use against the United States and its allies. Consequently, we believe we must directly confront Saddam, sooner rather than later." Howard Berman (D-CA), May 15, 2012 "And so, as the window is closing, we send a clear message that the House is aligned with the administration in thoroughly rejecting containment...In fact, we have no choice but to stop Iran’s nuclear weapons program before it ever reaches that point. Steny Hoyer, (D-MD), October 9, 2002 [Saddam Hussein] continues his efforts to develop and acquire weapons of mass destruction, and he sponsors international terrorism. Saddam Hussein continues to be an unacceptable threat whose duplicity requires action, action now." Steny Hoyer (D-MD), May 15, 2012



"The most significant threat to peace, regional security, and American interests in the Middle East is Iran's nuclear program...Iran continues to be a sponsor of groups committed to the destruction of our ally Israel and of groups that threaten Americans throughout the world." John Edwards (D-NC), "The most significant threat to peace, regional security, and American interests in the Middle East is Iran's nuclear program...Iran continues to be a sponsor of groups committed to the destruction of our ally Israel and of groups that threaten Americans throughout the world." John Edwards (D-NC), October 7, 2002



"Saddam Hussein's regime is a grave threat to America and our allies, including our vital ally, Israel... Every day he gets closer to his longtime goal of nuclear capability. We must not allow him to get nuclear weapons."

Eni Faleomavaega (D-American Samoa), May 15, 2012

"The people of the United States and our friends and allies will not live at the mercy of an outlaw regime that threatens the peace with weapons of mass murder." Ileana Ros-Lehtinen,

"For the Iranian regime, the possession of the capability to produce a nuclear weapon would be almost as useful as actually having one...Tehran would be in the driver's seat, and the security of the United States, Israel, and our many other allies would be in their hands." George W. Bush,

"First of all, we've got all options on the table, because we want to make it very clear to nations that you will not threaten the United States or use weapons of mass destruction against us, or our allies or friends...[Saddam Hussein] is a problem, and we're going to deal with him. But the first stage is to consult with our allies and friends, and that's exactly what we're doing." Rob Andrews (D-NJ),

"[W]e are negotiating with a country that has conceived its nuclear weapons program in secret, that has brandished its nuclear weapons program with the rhetoric of hostility, and for whom the attainment of a nuclear weapon would be fraught with peril for free people everywhere...[O]ur position must be that we will not support or stand for an Iran with nuclear weapons." George W. Bush,

"As I say, all options are on the table. The use of force is the last option for any president and you know, we've used force in the recent past to secure our country...In all these instances we want diplomacy to work and so we're working feverishly on the diplomatic route and we'll see if we're successful or not." Barack Obama, "Saddam Hussein's regime is a grave threat to America and our allies, including our vital ally, Israel... Every day he gets closer to his longtime goal of nuclear capability. We must not allow him to get nuclear weapons.""[I]t is imperative that the United States and the international community understand that a nuclear-capable Iran is a global threat and a danger to the United States and, just as important, to the State of Israel...This is a direct threat to our closest ally in the Middle East. George W. Bush, March 19, 2003 "The people of the United States and our friends and allies will not live at the mercy of an outlaw regime that threatens the peace with weapons of mass murder." Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, May 15, 2012 "For the Iranian regime, the possession of the capability to produce a nuclear weapon would be almost as useful as actually having one...Tehran would be in the driver's seat, and the security of the United States, Israel, and our many other allies would be in their hands." George W. Bush, March 13, 2002 "First of all, we've got all options on the table, because we want to make it very clear to nations that you will not threaten the United States or use weapons of mass destruction against us, or our allies or friends...[Saddam Hussein] is a problem, and we're going to deal with him. But the first stage is to consult with our allies and friends, and that's exactly what we're doing." Rob Andrews (D-NJ), May 15, 2012 "[W]e are negotiating with a country that has conceived its nuclear weapons program in secret, that has brandished its nuclear weapons program with the rhetoric of hostility, and for whom the attainment of a nuclear weapon would be fraught with peril for free people everywhere...[O]ur position must be that we will not support or stand for an Iran with nuclear weapons." George W. Bush, August 13, 2005 "As I say, all options are on the table. The use of force is the last option for any president and you know, we've used force in the recent past to secure our country...In all these instances we want diplomacy to work and so we're working feverishly on the diplomatic route and we'll see if we're successful or not." Barack Obama, January 24, 2012



"Let there be no doubt: America is determined to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, and I will take no options off the table to achieve that goal. But a peaceful resolution of this issue is still possible, and far better, and if Iran changes course and meets its obligations, it can rejoin the community of nations." Howard Berman (D-CA),

"The urgent nature of the Iranian nuclear threat demands that the United States work with our allies to do everything possible diplomatically, politically, and economically to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability. No option, as the President has said, can be taken off the table." *****



UPDATE:







Below are the eleven Congressmembers who voted against the absurd resolution:



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May 17, 2012 - This afternoon, H.Res.568 overwhelmingly passed in the U.S. House of Representatives with a vote of 401-11 Below are the eleven Congressmembers who voted against the absurd resolution:

Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)

Geoff Davis (R-KY)

John J. Duncan, Jr. (R-TN)Dennis Kucinich (D-OH)

Barbara Lee (D-CA)

Jim McDermott (D-WA)

John Olver (D-MA)Ron Paul (R-TX)

Fortney Pete Stark (D-CA)

Lynn Woolsey (D-CA)

"Let there be no doubt: America is determined to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, and I will take no options off the table to achieve that goal. But a peaceful resolution of this issue is still possible, and far better, and if Iran changes course and meets its obligations, it can rejoin the community of nations." Howard Berman (D-CA), May 15, 2012 "The urgent nature of the Iranian nuclear threat demands that the United States work with our allies to do everything possible diplomatically, politically, and economically to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability. No option, as the President has said, can be taken off the table."Justin Amash (R-MI)Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)Geoff Davis (R-KY)John J. Duncan, Jr. (R-TN)Dennis Kucinich (D-OH)Barbara Lee (D-CA)Jim McDermott (D-WA)John Olver (D-MA)Ron Paul (R-TX)Fortney Pete Stark (D-CA)Lynn Woolsey (D-CA)

Nine Representatives, all Democrats, voted "Present," a meaningless, non-committal exercise in transparent, sniveling cowardice. These cowards are John Conyers (D-MI), Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Keith Ellison (D-MN), Mike Honda (D-CA), Hank Johnson (D-GA), Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Gwen Moore (D-WI), and Jackie Speier (D-CA).





But hey, it's better to be a coward than to be firmly in AIPAC's bloody pocket.