James Langevin actually said...

"The situation on the so-called 'Mara Line' in northwest Syria has been problematic for some time."

"choosing not to take refugees plays into an Islamic State recruiting effort."

"I hope it's very clear that you've hit a wall with respect to the way this was negotiated."

"We are attempting to 'play the long game' in Iraq and Syria, but we need a 'more rapid and disruptive strategy' instead."