Emanuel Cleaver actually said...

"Like most Americans, the people in my congressional district want to go to work, build meaningful wealth, and provide for the safety and security of their families."

"This will not stand. We need to have robust strategies and responses."

"What I am wanting you to help me fix that in my mind is the difference--because of what is going on right now--and with Hamas. What is the difference between a political prisoner and a hostage?"

"Too often, families of hostages, prisoners, even senior congressional leaders cannot get answers from the State Department."