Antony Blinken actually said...

"I regret that I did not live up to the standard I set during that hearing and in the remarks that you just quoted."

"Thanks to cooperation on the international stage between the United States and its allies, and the joint work of Congress and this administration, Iran is negotiating with its back against the wall."

"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."

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