Energy Secretary Defends Waiving Sanctions Against Russia

• Energy Secretary Chris Wright defended President Trump's decision to waive sanctions against Russia.
• Wright insists the waiver is not an economic lifeline for Russia but an incentive for conflict reduction.
• The waiver is part of a new legislation package aimed at pressuring Russia.
• Wright's comments were made on 'This Week' and in an interview with The Hill.
• The sanctions were meant to pressure President Vladimir Putin.