Sam Farr: “Well, we are going to be letting the money out before the standards are developed.”

Sanctions are an important part of the toolkit, but they can't be the only one.

History has shown us what we can get by retreating into a defensive, isolationist crouch.

We will take our chances down the road, even if that may mean a much steeper cost in terms of American blood and American treasure.

At a time when American leadership is needed more than ever, we must continue to invest in the international affairs budget.