Philip D. Murphy: “We ask them to find in their own hearts compassion for fellow human beings who need basic dignity.”

No, there is no reluctance, Mr. Connolly, at all. I have referred to our senior officials, including Ambassador Haley and Secretary Tillerson, who have referred to what appears to many to be ethnic cleansing.

We have told them that they can't do this alone. They need the help of agencies to scale up the kind of assistance that is needed.

Broad sanctions could very well make those vulnerable populations that still remain more vulnerable.

Human dignity is a real important aspect to this crisis.