Robert Menendez actually said...

"there is a fierce urgency of 'now' on this issue, and I just do not get the sense that many of my colleagues understand that."

"I hope we can prick the conscience of the Senate to move on this issue, Mr. Chairman, because this is really consequential to millions of people."

"This legislation was also an implicit recognition from the administration that strategic patience has failed and it was time for a new policy of strength."

"They are seeking to divide the union, using NGO monies, energy as a form of blackmail."