Ben Cardin actually said...

"I do not think there is any way in which the Russians can put a patina of legality or legitimacy on the referendum that has been discussed."

"I think our foreign policy credibility is close to shot at this time."

"I think many of us are concerned about the interim deal being the final deal or having a series of rolling interim deals."

"Ukraine has shown remarkable restraint. I commend them for being able to put the spotlight on who is the villain here, and it is clearly Russia."