the problem in Russia has more to do with the ability to speak truth to power once you know that truth.

Without naming the people, I would like to know who... should be on the list.

The more Russia goes there, the better it is for the Russian people.

I would personally call on members of this distinguished panel to provide me the input... on what the prioritized listing of issues we should put in the letter.

The Senate, the Presidency, and the U.S. Government at large needs to strike appropriate balance between pursuing American security interests and being true to our own values.

We want to make sure that these people are treated with human dignity and respect.

Today, the best and the brightest of Russia are pushed into exile.

the issue that you bring up is a very important one.

Claiming that they are is a crude attack on civil society that pits Russia against principles around which European countries have rallied since the end of the cold war.

The Russian Government cares about its reputation, and the United States should not give President Putin a free pass on repression.

Russia's political course is for Russians to set. We may have our favorites, but we don't fund them.

Congress can take an important step in this direction by reviving consideration of a U.S.-Russia Civil Society Fund.

That's the principle that's guided my administration over the past four and a half years.

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the infrastructure is terrible throughout the country.

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