Robert Menendez actually said...

"it falls squarely within the ambit."

"We had a choice to say those who are willing and want to move to a liberal democracy, respect for human rights, and rule of law, you are welcome to join us."

"Who is going to fight someone who buys your oil? Obviously, the Russians have done it to the Ukraine and others."

"So it seems to me that the designation that we gave North Korea in this regard was appropriate."