Rob Portman actually said...

"there be a very strong and forceful communication about the importance of us standing by Belarus"

"Do you believe that sanctions that are focused on sectors, important sectors like the oil refinery business you mentioned, could be effective in changing the behavior of the Lukashenka regime?"

"I will be one of those who will be very eager to help you get that through the process as quickly as possible."

"These signals are important."