Patrick Toomey actually said...

"I think that is a very sensible balance and maintains a lot of discretion for the President, while involving Congress in the decision making."

"the idea is to put in place a clear structure of escalating sanctions that will take place."

"Is there agreement that such secondary sanctions would impose significant new pressure on the regime?"

"Senator Van Hollen and I have decided to pursue the BRINK Act legislation that would impose tough secondary sanctions."