Angus King actually said...

"Our policy has been a--benign neglect is too strong a term, but it's been a kind of--go slow."

"How important is it for us to get rid of Assad? And is it worth risking a war?"

"Putin wants Assad in more than we want him out."

"I appreciate your testimony, and I appreciate the urgency of this situation, and just want to be sure we understand all the implications when we move forward."