Sam Farr: “It seems to me that all these programs are welfare. And we have got to start being smart about it.”

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

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.

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. This is probably the last time I rise on this floor to speak after 23 years of serving here. It may take me a little more than 5 minutes.

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