He has repeatedly opposed sanctions on Iran. He has said a strike on Iran's nuclear facilities should never be an option, saying the world could live with a nuclear-armed Iran and rely on deterrence. He wouldn't sign a letter to the EU urging the labeling of Iran's Revolutionary Guard a terrorist group and voted against doing so while a senator. He consistently voted against gay rights and opposed the appointment of Hormel to be the ambassador to Luxembourg. He's in favor of cuts to the military Panetta has said would be devastating. Other than those few things, I'm sure he's perfect for the job. Go get 'em.