Nita Lowey actually said...

"Would you share with us the administration's position on imposing new sanctions, and does the administration have a coordinated international strategy on imposing sanctions against Russia?"

"Sadly, the administration's budget makes clear the President thinks putting America first means taking a major step back from the international stage."

"It has been reported that the White House is seriously considering unilaterally rescinding sanctions against Russia. Is this true?"

"Specifically, during recent news reports, that the White House has instructed the executive departments and agencies to ignore or not to respond to official requests from ranking members of subcommitt..."