John Hoeven actually said...

"Do not prove him right. Urge the President to take the politics out of this."

"As Secretary of State, talking about an end game winning strategy with the Ukrainians--to the American people, I think would be helpful in terms of the support for--as well as our allies--in terms of ..."

"If the United States stays behind Ukraine until their chest hurts, they will know we are with them forever."

"I believe that the administration could do better in this regard."