Mark Kirk: “Nobody was held accountable for the allegations that were substantiated except people were told not to do that again.”

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

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.

When Rouhani and his folks are sitting there with $1.7 billion in their jeans, it can be made very much worth their while.