Rob Menendez actually said...

"I will ensure that all concerns about the alliance are put to rest and expend all my efforts towards conveying President Trump's and the administration's continued commitment to this historic alliance..."

"The strength of the relationship is significant not just in a bilateral context but for the entire Indo-Pacific region."

"These entities who are our allies must understand that under U.S. law, under CAATSA, the purchase of such systems ultimately are sanctionable."

"I would make clear to our allies and friends in the region that the sanctions are intended to exact cost on Russia for its human rights violations, for its behavior in Ukraine, for its meddling in U.S..."