The atmosphere is different in Congress after September 11. Terrorism is no longer an abstract issue, but a real, tangible threat.
Howard BermanI have said it before but it bears repeating: Aid is not a gift. The United States provides foreign assistance because it serves OUR interests.
Howard BermanIt is longstanding U.S. policy that we will talk to the Iranians anytime, anywhere, on any subject, with no preconditions. So far, they have not taken us up on our offer.
Howard Berman