Theodore Deutch actually said...

"there is a real commitment by Congress to bring your husband home"

"At a time when Iran is seeking to reengage with the international community, its ongoing persecution of Pastor Abedini is utterly deplorable."

"We must continue to press Iran to treat their people with due process and we must act to ensure the release of all political prisoners including Pastor Abedini, Amir Hekmati, and Robert Levinson."

"Mr. Chairman, I agree wholeheartedly with you that on every occasion we should do as much as we can to bring home Pastor Abedini..."