Rob Menendez actually said...

"I hope we can prick the conscience of the Senate to move on this issue, Mr. Chairman, because this is really consequential to millions of people."

"They are seeking to divide the union, using NGO monies, energy as a form of blackmail."

"We need to hold firm on some of the core principles: the restoration, ultimately, of Ukraine's national sovereignty."

"We need to keep Crimea, quote, 'in the back of our minds,' and the key to dealing with Russia was getting the NATO piece right."