Mark Kirk: “There is a fight for the heart and soul of Islam. This is a religious war, and we need to take sides.”

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

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 am disappointed that we do not have a representative from the Administration here today.

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.