Robert Menendez Jr. actually said...

We have to use the leverage that we have consistently to try to encourage openings in situations.

Menendez emphasizes the importance of leveraging influence for democratic openings.

02/15/2017

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What kind of signal does that send to the Kremlin?

the Secretary of State... welcomed a new round of sanctions as it relates towards Russia.

I would rather it act in a way that has your insights about what would be helpful, but if you fail to provide insights, then we will provide...

do you support stronger sanctions on the Russian energy and banking sectors?