Jeff Merkley actually said...

"The United States' commitment to Article 5 is ironclad, and the United States backs up this commitment though a broad set of actions, including deterrence and reassurance."

"I share your concern about the violence against the LGBTI community in Chechnya that was brought to light by brave journalists at Novaya Gazeta and researchers at Human Rights Watch."

"The United States continues to support Ukraine, along with our French and German allies, in pushing for full implementation of the Minsk agreements."

"The United States is committed under Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty to the collective defense of any and all NATO Allies."