Steve Chabot actually said...

I am pleased in joining you and Chairman Poe and the others and our colleagues on the committee in holding this hearing to address a triple ...

There was an article which appeared in, I believe, National Review recently. It was entitled, 'The Silent Exodus of Syria's Christians.'

The ethno religious cleansing taking place could soon see Syria emptied of Christians.

With so many outstanding variables in play, I think a hasty retreat is unwise.