Robert Menendez actually said...

"If there are no consequences for Russia not to keep their commitments other than that which exists, there is not necessarily a reason for them to pursue their commitments."

"But from my perspective, hope is not a national security strategy."

"Look, I want to focus on the reality. We had the IMF managing director here in a private session with the members of the committee..."

"We will judge Russia and the separatists not by their words, but by their actions."