Robert Menendez actually said...

"So that would be either a 'yes' or a 'no.' That would clear it up very concisely."

"the threat of sanctions is very important, but I am not sure... that exercising them unilaterally without agreement with our partners may not be the most effective way to go forward."

"This is a moment for us to lead and make clear what needs to be done and that our role in this, because of the U.S. dollar and its role in the international financial system, we have a strong impact t..."

"We need to deliver a clear message now that that network can and will be disrupted unless there is a clear move to a constitutional transition of power."