Ted Poe actually said...

"Putin is the center of all of this. He sees himself as the modern day Peter the Great."

"But we have to recognize the threat that Israeli faces, why they are responding, why, if you believe in human rights, you must condemn Hamas' use of civilians as human shields."

"Let me be clear. I am not questioning the United States' commitment to stopping a nuclear-armed Iran."

"It is not just about making a deal, as I said. And I commend you for all that you have said already to make that clear."