Theodore Deutch actually said...

"We put sanctions in place to get to negotiation on our way to getting the Iranians to give up their nuclear weapons capability."

"If there is not a deal, then these additional sanctions that we passed during the summer... should put those in place."

"We hope you will continue to press for his release so he can come home safely to south Florida."

"My concern is we have heard the argument before that sanctions undermine international unity."