Edward Royce actually said...

"Vladimir Putin is not our friend, and there is simply no comparing the actions of the United States with those of Putin's Russia."

"The Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, which was authored by myself and Mr. Eliot Engel, empowered the administration with some of the most potent weapons yet."

"I urge we use this responsibility and adopt this resolution."

"Ultimately, Helsinki was a squandered opportunity to challenge Vladimir Putin's false narratives on issues including Ukraine and Syria and Russia's ongoing interference in our democracy."