Mark Kirk: “The sanctions that Congress unanimously supported were key to bringing the Iranians to the table.”

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.

I am always concerned about what our policy is in the world as it relates to how we deal with achieving the release of hostages.

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.