Nita Lowey actually said...

"The proposed budget cuts would be far reaching and catastrophic."

"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?"