- 26 February 2009
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- Diplomacy, Events in DC, Nuclear file, Persian Gulf, US-Iran War
Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA), always a friend to her sizable Iranian-American constituency, delivered the following speech yesterday on the floor of the House of Representatives.
At first glance, it might appear that Rep. Woolsey is uncharacteristically harsh when talking about how to deal with Iran. But I read this as a sign that the strongest supporters of direct diplomacy are treating this matter with the utmost seriousness. There is a lot riding on our outreach to Iran. And now that it is no longer a question of if we talk to Iran but when we talk, we need to make sure we do it right. It is because of members of Congress like Rep. Woolsey that the threat of war has abated, now we have the responsibility to make sure the diplomatic approach we supported so strongly can actually produce results.
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD HOUSE PAGE H2809 Feb. 25, 2009IT’S TIME TO TALK TO IRAN
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Woolsey) is recognized for 5 minutes.
Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak about the urgent need for the United States to begin direct talks with Iran about its nuclear program.