Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I believe all Members of this Subcommittee should work cooperatively to avoid that outcome, but cooperation is a two-way street."

"National security is not solely the mission of the Department of Defense."

"Russia seeks to create and exploit political divisions within Western societies and the Euro-Atlantic community in an attempt to 'divide and conquer.'"

"Mixed or critical messages from U.S. leadership can be of great concern for Allies, especially those that feel most threatened by Russia."