Steve Chabot actually said...

"I do not, however, agree with the logic."

"The English language does not have words strong enough to adequately condemn the horrifying abuses that have been committed by the Assad regime and its allies against the Syrian people."

"It is my belief that we and all other responsible nations have a moral imperative to ensure that Assad and his ilk are removed from power as soon as possible."

"Our country, along with the European Union, has the right to issue strong sanctions against Syria to deny them revenues that are used to finance their abuse of the Syrian people."