Robert Menendez actually said...

"the events of the past year and Russia's violation of their sovereignty unified Ukrainians as never before."

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

"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."