Political Quotes

Marco Rubio: “It's difficult to avoid the conclusion that Mr. Rezaian is being used as a human pawn in the regime's attempt to gain…”

On the recordJanuary 20, 2015
It's difficult to avoid the conclusion that Mr. Rezaian is being used as a human pawn in the regime's attempt to gain leverage in the negotiations.
Said by
Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rubio comments on the imprisonment of journalist Jason Rezaian as a negotiation tactic by Iran.

Share

More from Marco Rubio

Nov 11, 2026

I raised it. I didn’t get a response.

huffpost.com
Nov 12, 2026

I have and will continue to try and make it to as many events that are important to me personally and to my family as possible.

theguardian.com
Nov 10, 2026

One of my priorities would be pushing for real accountability at the U.N.

huffpost.com
Nov 11, 2026

We think it’s in the interest of the world to protect shipping because the U.S. doesn’t get any oil from there.

huffpost.com

Other voices in this conversation