Ted Poe actually said...

"I think we are dealing in, like I said, irrational optimism if we think anything different."

"I personally think that there are many reasons why the United States needs to be involved in the Middle East."

"The next time that opportunity comes for us to weigh in and possibly help influence that, hopefully it has a different outcome for the other Iranians who want to lead their country in a much better di..."

"I would also suggest that we are propping up the wrong regime in Iran."