Jeanne Shaheen actually said...

"I think it's essential. They view that diplomatic effort and presence... as that's one way that they determine whether the West is serious."

"I agree there's other ways... it's commonly called the 'three C's in NATO.'"

"I think that we've kind of taken our eye off the area."

"how important is it for them to feel some heat for what they're doing and to have that whole-of-government approach to respond to their activities?"