01/15/2014
https://www.congress.gov...
"While we will continue to tighten the noose on Russia's imperial ambitions, we will do so in a way that addresses the impact Putin's war is having on some of the world's most vulnerable populations."
"Thanks to our relentless diplomacy, the U.K., the EU, Australia, Japan, and South Korea joined the United States in sanctioning Russian financial institutions."
"We didn't cause this problem, but we are doing our best to ensure that our response to Putin does not worsen food insecurity further."
"The Administration has been rolling out a new sanctions package on average every 6 weeks, and I would expect that pace to continue."