Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"I have taken a very strong line that I believe is consistent with what the administration wants, which is basically tough bounce."

"I hope very much that that will be seen as a welcome step by the administration and one that we can try to meet and match."

"There is no chance in the world that the aluminum and steel arrangement will create anything like the emissions reductions of a proper carbon border tariff."

"I think I tried to explain in my questioning to Mr. Andersen, that it can endanger entire communities and create a downward spiral that's difficult to emerge from."