Jim DeMint: “Those sanctions... secured the release of the political prisoners in 2008.”

Three percent, about half the whole sales tax in South Carolina just to collect it.

I am concerned about that.

I think Senator DeMint had a really interesting concept.

I think this is a system that has to work quickly. Because if you are in a house with no furniture and a new job, you are likely to pay the ransom in order to get your furniture.