Nita Lowey actually said...

"Should sanctions be lifted without, first, requiring the Russians to withdraw their annexation of Crimea?"

"I am dumbfounded when I watch the news and continue to see the President appeasing Mr. Putin."

"Mr. Secretary, we have sought incentives to bring Russia in step with the world community, but Russia's foreign policy goals remain elusive."

"A diminished U.S. role at international financial institutions would provide an opportunity for other countries to fill the space."