Steve Chabot actually said...

"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."

"I find myself in complete agreement with the gentleman from Virginia."

"In the then-Republican-controlled House, we wanted to make these tax cuts permanent. That was our goal."