I think that we are in that spot where we are looking at motivation as opposed to kind of looking at it from a legal standpoint.

I think the issue here is not that no one wanted to get Americans back.

I think there is no doubt that an unchecked Iran poses not just a threat but a grave threat to the national security of the United States and our allies.

It should be not on scoring political points.

With the expiration of the Iran Sanctions Act at the end of the year, it is a legitimate debate whether the Administration needs additional authorities to prevent Iran from backsliding on its nuclear deal.

I do want to note, kind of for the record, we know that Mr. Szubin was invited to attend...

I really commend you for holding this hearing.

the Administration has lost all credibility in its statements that it will maintain pressure on Iran to forswear terrorism and stop its efforts at regional destabilization.

But maybe the most important thing that we need to do today, if we were going to take action, would be to confirm Adam Szubin.

Instead of working until October 7, the majority is wrapping up in the next week. So I just ask that we stay here, that we do our job, that we restore the faith the American public has in our democracy, and that we are addressing the…

I thank my great friend the senior Senator from Tennessee, always the statesman and always willing to engage in wonderful debate, a great Member of this body. I thank my colleague from Missouri for shining a bright light on this issue. The…

I guess we all agree with you, right?