Edward Markey actually said...

"I think your broader question is apt. There is a certain calculus, I think, on Putin's part that he and those around him can weather, to some extent, sanctions, because of the insularity of the regime..."

"I think this administration has been clear that we are prepared to take additional steps."

"So if that is the case, how--how much more authority do you need to ratchet up the sanctions against Russia."

"We have gone more deeply into the territory of going after those individuals than previous administration."