Mark Kirk: “The only conceivable purpose for this money is to finance illicit activities, because the cash is untraceable.”

I want to take an opportunity to reiterate my concern for Robert Levinson, an American citizen who mysteriously disappeared in Iran almost 10 years ago.

It is imperative for the Committee, in its oversight responsibilities, get to the bottom of exactly how much cash has been transferred.

I am dismayed that... not once did the Administration ever share that this was a pending item and/or that it was in the midst of a potential negotiation.

I would urge the State Department... to continue to press the Government of Iran to fully cooperate in our efforts to find Robert and bring him home.