this argument that somehow if we walk away from the deal, this guarantees that sanctions go away and that Iran moves forward on a nuclear weapon is absurd.

there is no enthusiasm in the Arab world for this deal.

Well, if Iran does not honor its agreement, then Europe should not honor its part of the agreement either.

The only lever in this negotiation is the congressionally imposed sanctions regime.

He views himself as the temporary fill-in for the 13th imam, the Mahdi.

I want you to ask me for permission, and I want you to present the agreement to us.

I am proposing some legislation--and I look forward to hearing from you all today...

It is a freeze that scientists that have come before this committee have said if they, in fact, decide to proceed and not make a deal, they need about 3 months.

I would like to understand today how you would like to see us pass muster.

We do not see any democratic reforms.

Iran needs to know that there will be consequences for failure.

Under his clerical interpretation, and that of many in Shia, the 13th imam cannot emerge until there is a cataclysmic showdown.