washington senior democratic republican u.s. lawmakers want washington respond russia allege interference u.s. election action ukraine syria despite republican president-elect donald trump call improve relations senator ben cardin say wednesday work describe comprehensive legislation respond russian action contrary u.s. interest europe syria well cyber attack blame moscow campaign russia present serious challenge america partner bully cardin top democrat senate foreign relations committee tell reporters whether attack us mig fighter jet mouse attack require response clear responsible cyber attack country past election cardin say lawmakers also call action russia return washington week first time since trump nov. u.s. election tuesday republican senator lindsey graham one party senior foreign policy voice tell reporters want senate hear whether russian president vladimir putin interfere election sit sideline graham say campaign trump democratic rival former secretary state hillary clinton criticize praise putin strong leader say tie russia improve time moscow washington odds syria ukraine trump also worry u.s. ally comment question nato mutual self-defense pledge suggest might recognize russia 2014 annexation ukraine crimea region cardin decline provide specifics legislation ahead plan speech thursday russia policy ask would include additional sanction say comprehensive say think would difficult pass bill current congress wrap next month hop lay groundwork future action cardin also say want obama act leave office jan. 20. congress already pass legislation give president authority take action include impose additional sanction send arm ukraine despite trump u.s. lawmakers want response russia