Steve Chabot actually said...

"I think Israel really did try to avoid civilian casualties here and should be commended for that."

"whatever Israel wants to do to protect the interest of their people which protects the interests of this country, I am there with them side-by-side, no holds barred."

"I think that too often, U.S. restraint, either in defending vocally its own interests or those of its allies, are perceived as weakness in the Middle East and especially by Iran."

"I am very concerned that what we are seeing right now with this turmoil in the Middle East is the perception at least... that the U.S. is retreating from that region."