Steve Chabot actually said...

"There is no excuse for it. Those who participated in that disgraceful display should and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."

"Now, that would be completely irresponsible, as I think most people would agree, and would put the public directly at risk."

"Journalists speak truth to power. And unfortunately, too often those in power rely on force, instead of argument or reform, to shut down that criticism."

"Saudi Arabia, and by extension the whole world, needs to know that America is willing to back up our rhetoric about First Amendment rights with consequences."