Chris Hollen actually said...

"Has the Administration made clear to Turkey in no uncertain terms that an attack on Kurdish groups in northern Syria is unacceptable to the United States?"

"I hope we are communicating very clearly to Turkey that that would be an unacceptable step."

"hope is not a national security strategy."

"the United States must demonstrate we have the will as well as the military capabilities if absolutely necessary to defend our people and our interest."