Mark Kirk: “I will make it simple for you, my position is Cory Gardner's position, to make sure that you work very closely with…”

I want to thank everyone for their volunteering today.

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

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.

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.