Patrick Leahy actually said...

"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."

"A failing infrastructure undermines our national security by weakening economic growth and creating vulnerabilities in our bridges, our water systems, and our electrical grid."

"Slashing non-defense programs to pay for an increase in defense spending is not a solution and would not make our Nation safer."