Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies at a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on U.S. President Donald Trump's State Department budget request for the Department of State, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. (REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz)
"Well, I’m going to give you my answer if you want my answer," Rubio replied.
But Sherman cut Rubio off, stating that he was reclaiming his time.
"Well, reclaim your time. But it's not a game show," Rubio said. "I get to answer. These are complex questions."
Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., became contentious with Rubio during his line of questioning. (REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz)
"Mr. Secretary, I'm reclaiming my time," Sherman said. "The filibustering takes place in the Senate. Not here."
"I'm not filibustering. I'm trying to answer your question," Rubio replied.
Sherman then moved on to his next question, asking whether Rubio could assure Congress that the Trump administration would continue sanctions on Iran until they verifiably agree to abandon all nuclear enrichment.
"That's a yes or no question," Sherman told Rubio.
Rubio replied: "No, it's not."
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"Well, can you give me a yes or no? Should I go on to go on to the next?" Sherman asked.
"We believe that Iran should not be allowed to enrich uranium, correct," Rubio answered.
"You believe that?" Sherman asked.
"We believe that an acceptable deal with Iran is one in which they cannot enrich, because if they can enrich, they can weaponize," Rubio said.
"I know why we don’t want – I asked you will we agree, will we continue the sanctions until they verifiably agree to get rid of enrichments."
"Oh, you have nothing to worry about," Rubio said. "The worry was the previous administration. This administration–"
"Your refusal to give me an answer is loud and clear," Sherman interjected before shouting over Rubio that he was reclaiming his time.
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The House hearing brought Rubio to testify on the State Department’s posture on protecting American interests. Throughout the hearing, Rubio asserted that any actions taken by the government must have measurable outcomes for the American people, specifically making the country safer, stronger or more prosperous.
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