"The fact that Iran has the power to give such a slap to a world power shows the hand of...

"You can't take away someone's right to vote just because they haven't decided to exercise it."

He is due to be sentenced on Friday.

"We do not want to see our citizens used as pawns, or be made to suffer because of political battles...

After taking Roberts took the oath, Grassley could be overheard saying, "God bless you."