Sherrod Brown actually said...

"There is little dispute sanctions are not yet having their intended effect."

"Sanctions are a means to an end, not an end in themselves."

"President Trump's efforts to try to undermine what are established conclusions of fact by the U.S. intelligence community about Russia's involvement are well documented."

"We must send a more powerful and direct message to Putin and those within his circles: We know what you're doing, it must stop, and if you continue, you and your Government will pay a dear price."