Patrick Leahy actually said...

"Do I agree with the President in saying we should have a constructive relationship with Russia rather than an adversarial one? Yes, if that is possible."

"I think that supporting the independence of our friends and allies when they are under a threat of attack is in the United States' national interest."

"It is also the benefit of hearing directly from the representatives of countries that have experienced Russia's military aggression."

"We know the stakes involved."