"This bill sanctions senior Iranian officials for taking American hostages and for its human rights abuses against the Iranian people."
"I am also grateful to Representative Bass for her resolution condemning the disgusting slave auctions taking place in Libya."
"This is an outrageous lie and Iran must be publicly called out for this lie."
"Amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 4681 offered by the Honorable Edward R. Royce."
"At a time when the administration has been trampling on our relations with our northern and southern neighbors I am glad that Congress continues to see the importance of these ties."
"That's why I support the No Assistance for Assad Act, H.R. 4681, which places stringent conditions on U.S. assistance to Syrian reconstruction."
"My view is that the U.S. should pursue a whole of Government strategy that does not rely exclusively on CFIUS."
"I am proud to have co-authored this bill with Congressman McCaul and I thank him for his support for all of those who have been affected by the Iranian regime's egregious disregard for the human right..."
"The Iranian regime has no regard for human rights or for international law."
"Until then, the United States must continue to apply maximum pressure, which is why I support the Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act, H.R. 4744."
"I am grateful for the bipartisan support this bill has already received and I ask all members to support moving it forward today."