Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) explained controversial comments he made on a talk show last week, during which he said: “We don’t want Armenians to be able to serve in Congress.”

Fine made the remarks while discussing his Republican congressional primary opponent, social media influencer Dan Bilzerian, who is of Armenian descent and holds dual American and Armenian citizenship. The Florida congressman said he was referring to those who are “citizens of a foreign country,” which he claimed Bilzerian is.