"We need to push for a political solution that ends the Assad regime's campaign of carnage, removes Assad from power, and helps the Syrian people rebuild."
"The bill does not call for regime change."
"Down the road those guilty of war crimes must face the consequences."
"This bill is a step toward regaining leverage and imposing accountability for Assad's flagrant violations of international norms and human decency."
"Sanctions worked with Iran, and they will work with Syria."
"Let us remember that Assad created the terrorist groups in Syria. He is a magnet for extremism because of the way he acted and treated."
"If you are taking the side of the butcher in Damascus over the Syrian people, you are going to get caught up in these sanctions."
"It is a good, commonsense bill, and I am grateful to the chairman for bringing it forward, and I thank Ms. Frankel, as well."
"I think many of us knew at that moment 6 years ago that things were about to spiral out of control with respect to what was going on in Syria."
"I think the United States made a terrible mistake 4 years ago or 5 years ago. I think that we should have aided the Free Syrian Army when they were a real viable force."
"What is happening in Syria is the greatest humanitarian crisis since World War II."