Edward Royce actually said...

"If we were to wait and not take action, it is probable that Russia would be emboldened to believe there were no consequences for its actions."

"This is the most responsible action we can take in order to weigh in and have Russia consider the considerable downside effects should they continue to escalate the crisis."

"If we take action now and show that there are economic consequences, and if Europe stands with us, and if Russia is isolated internationally..."

"the administration either doesn't have the full grasp of how dangerous Iran really is or is choosing to be willfully ignorant of the situation"