Robert Menendez actually said...

"It is very difficult to understand how we move forward in that respect, and a very difficult situation we put our diplomats in in that respect."

"The continuing abuses by the Syrian Government will inevitably lead to greater instability in the region."

"The United States supports a transparent and inclusive constitutional reform process to strengthen Turkey's democracy."

"I am concerned that dialogue, while desirable, will not lead to the conclusions that we want."