Gerry Connolly actually said...

"The human rights situation in Iran is Medieval and remains bleak, and it is very important we speak out about it."

"We believe in that very strongly. We did from the beginning in the United States."

"We are just saying respect the equal rights of freedom of religion for the Baha'is, for the Jewish community, for the Christian community, for the minority Muslim communities."

"We cannot forget Mr. Levinson and his family and I hope that the words particularly of Mr. Deutch bring some comfort to his family and can lead to some action by the Iranian Government."