Steve Chabot actually said...

"I think it was one of the most positive things that has been done in a long time, both to protect Israeli citizens and also to stabilize the whole region and to allow peace to at least have a chance."

"One of the things that really troubles me... is the hoops that we on this committee have had to jump through."

"He was excited about the opportunity to help a nation newly freed from decades of brutal dictatorship."

"I think it is appropriate for us to look into these matters."