Iran Amendment Passes 97-0

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The Lieberman amendment–confronting Iran on its proxy attacks on U.S. troops in Iraq–just passed the Senate unanimously, 97-0. So let’s look at the scorecard this week so far: The Webb amendment on trying to limit Iraq deployments went down to defeat. The Lieberman amendment confronting Iran passed unanimously. So much for the long-predicted collapse–at least so far. There will be some tough votes in the days ahead. Let’s hope the Senate Republicans continue to hold the line. Meanwhile, Senator Lieberman had this to say of the Senate’s unanimous vote, confronting Iran:

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