Theodore Deutch actually said...

"It is almost overwhelming. It is--the breadth of abuses in Iran is almost too difficult for us to get our arms around."

"to think about what it would be like to be persecuted, to be subject to death, frankly, because of your sexual orientation;"

"Words will never be enough to express our gratitude for your son, your family for making the ultimate sacrifice for this country."

"Well, I understand. We can discuss that further as well, but I appreciate your being here, and I think that the next discussion will be fruitful as well as we go forward."