WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts today supported a resolution introduced by Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) that says further bilateral talks with Iran must be conditional upon the release of U.S. prisoners unjustly detained in Iran and upon Iran’s public affirmation of the right of Israel to exist as a Jewish state.

““The Iranians have yet to implement any of the interim agreement requirements set over a month ago,” Roberts said. “To expect the Iranians will do more in six months is foolish. The Administration should be protecting our greatest ally in the region and demanding Iranians publicly state their acceptance for the State of Israel while also working to ensure the release of innocent Americans before taking another step closer to President Rouhani.”