By acting swiftly—just 17 days after the attack—we are sending a powerful message to the Cuban regime that we do not and will not tolerate such conduct.

I think a strong united stand for keeping the peace process going and standing against the terror as a precondition of that, because unless people are secure they can't go forward.

The Act also reaffirms our common goal of promoting a peaceful transition to democracy in Cuba by tightening the existing embargo while reaching out to the Cuban people.

I will also bring a message that in this time of difficulty and in the battle against terror and the struggle for peace, Israel is not alone.

We will not sacrifice the guarantees of the Bill of Rights in combating terrorism.

The Cuban regime's lawless downing of two unarmed planes served as a harsh reminder of why a democratic Cuba is vitally important both to the Cuban and to the American people.

American lives must be protected without sacrificing cherished American rights and freedoms.

I think a very strong statement will come out of it and that we may have some pretty good ideas come out of it for what we can all do together.

We will not tolerate attacks on United States citizens and we will stand with those both inside and outside Cuba who are working for a peaceful transition to freedom and democracy.

This Act is a justified response to the Cuban government's unjustified, unlawful attack on two unarmed U.S. civilian aircraft.

It will strengthen the embargo in a way that advances the cause of freedom in Cuba.

I wish they were there, the Syrians.

It will not be a miracle that preserves America's environment and the global environment; it will be the result of thousands and thousands of people, ultimately millions of people, devoting themselves to a common cause.

I cannot sacrifice America's values and America's future, or America's health and safety.

When we are together, we never lose.

The natural blessings God gave this country were not given to Democrats or Republicans because of their political party.

This is not a luxury; it is not an option.

This would be seen as a repudiation of a critical and stabilizing element of long-standing U.S. policy towards China.