Ted Deutch: “Today, March 9, marks 10 years since my constituent Bob Levinson disappeared in Iran. I had hoped that I would not have…”

“Today, March 9, marks 10 years since my constituent Bob Levinson disappeared in Iran. I had hoped that I would not have to come to the floor today to mark this day or to introduce another resolution on Bob. I had hoped that Bob would be home in south Florida with his wife, his seven children--one of whom is with us today--and his six grandchildren. Bob should be home in time to see his two new grandchildren born later this year. Ten years is too long. This family deserves answers. Iran must stop playing games, promising to assist finding Bob, agreeing last year to open a new dedicated channel for Bob's case, only time and time again refusing to follow through. Iran must provide meaningful information that will bring Bob home. This new administration must press Iran at every opportunity. I stand ready to work with them and with anyone who is committed to bringing Bob back home to his family where he belongs. ____________________”