John McCain actually said...

"I think holding a credible election in the eastern parts of the country now is seriously challenged."

"I think it would be very difficult now for either the separatists or their Russian supporters to prevent it from being held."

"So would you agree that in fact Putin continues to increase tensions and aggression in Ukraine as the recent unrest in Odessa suggests, Secretary Nuland?"

"I hope we can get this Congress to the place where we are taking on the big-picture, hard questions that need to be taken on."