Chris Murphy actually said...

The most important thing that we can do is to pass a multiyear assistance commitment to Ukraine.

I worry that onerous conditions upon our aid and the IMF's decision to do the same thing in some way plays into the hands of Russia.

I think there is no doubt that there is a connection in Russia's mind between their policy in Syria and their policy in Ukraine.

Crimea sanctions must remain in place so long as the Kremlin imposes its will.