Antony Blinken actually said...

"the best way to ensure that Iran complies with its obligations would be to suspend the existing sanctions, not end them."

"Any agreement that we reach... would have to have more stringent requirements still in terms of monitoring, in terms of access, in terms of transparency all along the production line."

"We will be no worse off, and, indeed, we will be infinitely better off, given the knowledge that we will accumulate over time about their program."

"Should Iran refuse a reasonable deal or cheat on its current commitments under the JPOA, the Senate and House could impose additional measures in a matter of hours."