Robert Menendez actually said...

"Russia has not significantly altered its force posture, including the number of active duty personnel, or its military activities in Syria since invading Ukraine."

"We were profoundly disappointed and troubled by the UAE's apparent attempt to rehabilitate the international stature of Bashar al-Assad."

"We are profoundly disappointed and troubled by efforts from some states to repair the international reputation of Bashar al-Assad."

"The United States will continue to lead the international community in pressuring the Assad regime--and its Russian and Iranian backers--to cease its brutal war against its own people."