Ed Royce: “Sanctions can still have an important impact.”

I want to begin by recognizing the efforts of Mr. Smith, Chair of the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health and Global Human Rights, and Ranking Member Engel for their strong leadership on this critical issue. Mr. Speaker, for seven years…

This bill is an excellent next step in countering this vile trade and will bring us one step closer to ensure that life and human dignity are respected.

Ultimately, Helsinki was a squandered opportunity to challenge Vladimir Putin's false narratives on issues including Ukraine and Syria and Russia's ongoing interference in our democracy.

As they say, never again, and here it is going on with the international community held spellbound in the middle of it.