Patrick Toomey actually said...

"I understand that, but having the authority to do something is not the same thing as being required to do something, and the latter simply sends a stronger message."

"I am in favor of that. I am glad. My point is there are many other institutions that are conducting transactions."

"I think there is strong bipartisan consensus here in Congress and also ultimately in the executive branch, that those congressional sanctions backed up by the President's signature are what brought Ir..."

"The threat of mandatory sanctions immediately once that legislation passes sends a very, very powerful message to financial institutions."