Robert Menendez actually said...

"It just seems to me that when we create the impression that we are reassessing without action, then I think if I was the Iranians and my goal was theirs, that I would love all these reassessments."

"Iran is not simply an existential threat to our ally in the Middle East--Israel--but it is a threat."

"The critical thing is that we do something and we do something quickly if Iran doesn't respond to our offer by the deadline that the administration has set."

"And, Mr. Chairman, if I may, just one last question. How do you get the Russians, for example, to cease its arms sales, specifically sophisticated anti-aircraft systems, to Iran?"