some sanction proofing for putin as well. they are big trading partners on energy, technology, and this will only continue to grow. i think the sanctions discussions means we are almost no where. and a lot of people were surprised when the president came out today and said that he believes that the sanctions are severe and as powerful as tanks and missiles and bullets. congresswoman democrat from michigan tweeted the following "congress has a role in the coming days. we need to finalize a package of sanctions, grease the skids for more military aid to ukraine, and make clear that despite our differences, reasonable democrats and republicans are united in condemning russia's unwarranted aggression. "it feels to me like at some point in the next several days t congress will have even toughere and now might be a good time for them to get on the same page.