Steny Hoyer: “I thank the gentleman. Mr. Leader, if the Rules Committee meets, say, at 9 a.m., and you said the earliest vote at 10…”

Just as federal officials should always exercise sound judgment, care for individual rights, and respect for our Constitution in any encounter, no matter what directives they receive from political appointees.

The decision by President Trump to exempt Russia from energy sanctions is a betrayal of the bipartisan will of Congress - and of the American people - and a betrayal of his own action to impose tough sanctions on Russia just a month ago.

Vladimir Putin must be ecstatic. The President has made America an ally of Russia in its battle against democracy. How shameful.

The Administration’s efforts are in clear violation of Congressional intent.