Robert Menendez actually said...

"I am not suggesting an oil embargo on Iran. That would drive up prices and give them greater assistance."

"Can you tell me whether you are open to closing this loophole, establishing the United States as an Iranian oil-free zone..."

"I applaud the White House for its quick action this week in imposing new sanctions against Iranian elements responsible for the planned assassination."

"We meet on the heels of a foiled plot to assassinate the Saudi Ambassador to the United States and to attack the Embassy of Israel in Washington, DC."