Trump administration pushing to weaken Russia sanctions bill: report

[Cripplecreek]

President Trump’s White House is expected to push House Republicans to change the Senate’s Russia sanctions bill to make it more friendly to Russia, according to a new report.

A senior administration official said that the White House is concerned that the bill will hurt U.S.-Russia relations and the administration is hoping to work with Republicans in the House to soften the bill, Politico reported.

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) told Politico that he has heard the Trump administration is asking House members to “slow and block” the legislation.

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Secretary of State Rex Tillerson appeared to express concern about the bill this week in a House Foreign Affairs hearing.

"I would urge Congress to ensure any legislation allows the president to have the flexibility to adjust sanctions," he told lawmakers. (After the election I'll have more flexibility)

http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/338266-trump-administration-pushing-to-weaken-russia-sanctions-bill-report

[bigheadfred]

The Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation imposting new sanctions on Russia on Thursday with a 98-2 vote.

The legislation would impose new sanctions on Russian individuals tied to “malicious cyber activity” or Russia’s intelligence and defense sectors.

And the Trump (administration) objects.

It is exactly this crap from trump that makes my head to want to explode.

[Oceander]

The Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation imposting new sanctions on Russia on Thursday with a 98-2 vote.

The legislation would impose new sanctions on Russian individuals tied to “malicious cyber activity” or Russia’s intelligence and defense sectors.

And the Trump (administration) objects.

It is exactly this crap from trump that makes my head to want to explode.

Exactly. 

[truth_seeker]

Reagan with Gorbachev at his California ranch

[Cripplecreek]

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Reagan was tougher with the Soviets than anyone else of my lifetime. Despite being personally friendly with Gorbachev, Reagan had no problem showing some temper and snapping at him.

Unfortunately we've gone from a president who was afraid of Putin to one who has a crush on him.

[kevindavis007]

 

[bigheadfred]

Reagan was tougher with the Soviets than anyone else of my lifetime. Despite being personally friendly with Gorbachev, Reagan had no problem showing some temper and snapping at him.

Unfortunately we've gone from a president who was afraid of Putin to one who has a crush on him.

Plus the classic from Reagan: "My fellow Americans, I'm pleased to tell you today that I've signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes."

I still lol at that.