Brett McGurk: “We believe very strongly we have to have a political transition process that can lead to a sustainable transition inside…”

We anticipate that three Americans will come home. One is the toddler, Abigail, and two other American women. And, of course, then we have about 10 total Americans unaccounted for. But we're not going to rest here.

Assad cannot remain in power if we are ever going to get out of this incredibly difficult situation.

The history of immunity agreements, particularly in this region, is really what colors the entire debate.

We want to see this – this deal reached, all three phases, every hostage come home.