Offering Support to Those Affected by Recent Wildfires and Tornadoes in East Tennessee

On Friday, Senator Corker toured the damage caused by devastating wildfires in Sevier County and tornadoes in Polk and McMinn counties with Senator Alexander and Governor Haslam.

“I was touched to see the amazing response by our first responders, local leaders and volunteers,” said Corker. “My heart goes out to the countless Tennesseans who have experienced tragedy in the past week.”

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On Thursday in remarks on the Senate floor, Senator Corker expressed his deepest sympathies and offered steadfast support to the countless Tennesseans who have experienced tragedy in the recent days.

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Thanking Our Active Military and Veterans this Holiday Season

Senator Corker was proud to join the American Red Cross “Holidays for Heroes” and sign cards thanking active military and veterans who have made sacrifices for our freedoms.

Providing President-Elect Trump the Tools Necessary to Push Back Against Iran’s Hostile Actions

Senator Corker last Wednesday praised renewal of the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA), which ensures President-elect Donald J. Trump has the ability to reimpose the sanctions the Obama administration lifted to implement the Iran nuclear deal. The Senate extended ISA, which otherwise would expire at year’s end, by a vote of 99 to 0.

“Extending the Iran Sanctions Act gives us the ability to reimpose the sanctions the Obama administration lifted to implement the Iran nuclear deal and ensures President-elect Trump and his administration have the tools necessary to push back against the regime’s hostile actions,” said Corker. “I am pleased by the overwhelming support this bill received in both the House and Senate and look forward to continuing our work to hold Tehran accountable.”

Discussing the Need to Address Evolving Terrorist Threats

At a hearing last Thursday on the future of U.S. counterterrorism strategy, Senator Corker, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, discussed the need to address the evolving terrorist threat to protect the American people. The committee heard testimony from former U.S. counterterrorism officials, Juan C. Zarate and Daniel Benjamin.

“As ISIS changes from an organization intent on retaining territory to one focused more on inspiring and directing violence and spreading radical ideology, the next administration is going to face a new and perhaps even more diverse set of problems,” said Corker. “We have already seen ISIS and other groups employ multiple different tactics – from organized, external networks directing coordinated attacks in Europe to huge suicide bombings in the Arab world, to inspired attacks by lone wolves in the United States – like those that occurred in my own home town of Chattanooga, Orlando, San Bernardino and last week at Ohio State University.”

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