[Putin] is a bully. And bullies only understand when we punch them in the nose, but we need to do that economically.

[Putin] is a bully. And bullies only understand when we punch them in the nose, but we need to do that economically.

If we were to impose greater sanctions on economic sectors, I think we could have a significant impact on Putin.

There is scientific evidence that demonstrates there is some impact from human activities. However I don't think the evidence is conclusive.

We need to send a message to Vladimir Putin through stronger sanctions. We need him to understand that the sanctions that we put in place can have a significant impact on his economy that we need to deter further action from him. And understand who he is, former KGB colonel, he's a bully, and bullies only understand when we punch them in the nose but we need to do that economically. That is our strongest move at this point.

I do believe that [climate change] is real.

When we have an effort made at sanctions involving many other nations it has a potential of greater impact on Russia and discouraging Putin.