Theodore Deutch actually said...

Nearly 3 years into the Trump Administration, the United States faces a multitude of challenges in the Middle East.

While the Administration touts its maximum pressure policy, Iran continues to destabilize countries from Iraq to Yemen to Lebanon.

Thank you very much. Thanks to both of you again for being here, and sincere thanks for your work in service to the country advancing Americ...

This approach has ceded U.S. leverage over a future political solution in Syria, placed American troops and civilians in danger.