Mike Pompeo: “The amendment that I have offered today places comprehensive sanctions on individuals who hold Americans hostage. This…”

“The amendment that I have offered today places comprehensive sanctions on individuals who hold Americans hostage. This amendment will support and strengthen the good work of Chairman Royce on H.R. 5931. This week marks 1 year the Iranian Government has been holding hostage Nizar Zakka, a U.S. legal permanent resident and international Internet development expert. Mr. Zakka, this week, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and millions of dollars in fines. His only crime was to bring greater Internet access to the women of Iran. He joins two other Americans held hostage and one who is missing. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.”