Brad Sherman actually said...

"When you read the United States Constitution you will see that when it comes to economic sanctions and international economics, all the power is vested in Congress."

"The executive branch under the Bush administration refused to enforce sanctions and violated American statutes for the benefit of Iran for 8 continuous years."

"Trade is critically important. That is why we have to get it right which is hard to do when those in power in our country benefit so much whenever we get it wrong."

"So it is not a matter of conducting a view with regard to next year's budget. You may be illegally spending funds this year."