White House says open to legislation toughening Russia sanctions

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Source: Reuters

The White House said on Sunday it was open to legislation toughening sanctions on Russia as momentum increased in the U.S. Congress for stronger action against Moscow.

Two U.S. senators said they believe the legislation that allows for new sanctions against Russia would pass with enough votes to override a veto should U.S. President Donald Trump decide not to sign the bill.

Republicans and Democrats reached agreement allowing new sanctions targeting Russia, Iran and North Korea in a bill that would limit any potential effort by Trump to try to lift sanctions against Moscow.

"We support where the legislation is now and will continue working with the House and Senate to put those tough sanctions in place on Russia until the situation in Ukraine is fully resolved and it certainly isn't right now," White House press Secretary Sarah Sanders told ABC's "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" program....


Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-russia-sanctions-idUSKBN1A80OG

[BigmanPigman]

1. This is incredible!!! Bipartisan agreement on a major issue to over ride veto! WOW!

[yallerdawg]

2. If Congress locks in the Russian sanctions...

a pissed-off Putin will start triggering a lot more leaks!

Tillerson won't have any reason to stay, Kushner and Junior will have had about enough - The Donald will finally do what he does best in a crunch - settle, cut and run.

If his own party's Congress votes against him at a veto proof level, at the same time they can't 'repeal and replace' anything - it really is over.