Robert Menendez actually said...

"The message of protesters in the Maidan was much more fundamental than just taking sides on ethnic disputes."

"We are committed as a nation to working with the new government and the people of Ukraine to consolidate Ukraine's democracy and economy."

"the successful election of a President by the Ukrainian people in internationally certified elections, which is a major victory for Ukraine's struggle for freedom."

"We need to get NATO involved in Ukraine because it does involve the security of our NATO alliance."