John McCain actually said...

"I want to thank all of the witnesses for their continued advocacy for democracy, not only in Russia, but especially in Russia."

"I think the effect is on the urban, younger generation, whom, by the way, Putin lost, I mean, by every public-opinion poll--the future of Russia is not with his constituency."

"I think--even in the medium term--I think we ought to be hopeful."

"I share your comment, there, that these are five of the most respected people I know, in America, that have spent, literally, their careers, four of them, in behalf of human rights."