Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"I do not want to have to say, 'No, no, no, that step up and match us is only true when we are telling you you have to match us.'"

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