These protests are the work of every day Russians who want a better life through a stronger democracy.

As Americans, we naturally identify with those who seek a strong democracy.

Russia, in my opinion, deserves to be engaged.

During the past 3 years, there have been some important successes in our new engagement with Russia, but there also have been some disappointing setbacks on democracy, human rights, and the Rule of Law.

11 million Cubans continue to suffer under brutal conditions with the repressive Castro regime.

This bill arises from a tension between a 1963 statute providing foreign art collectors immunity from seizure and the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act. It specifically stems from a 2007 court decision that broadened the expropriation…

I think one of the best ways we can honor Don's life and memory is to move this legislation through the process in a cooperative and bipartisan manner.

It bears repeating that we give humanitarian and development aid not only because it is the right thing to do but because it is the smart thing to do.

I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Conyers), the ranking member of the Judiciary Committee.

the Obama administration has had a policy of concession toward the Castro brothers, but it has not yielded any measurable change for democracy.

If we don't invest in our human resources, we will pay dearly in the long run.

I would like to introduce the entire statement of Ranking Member Conyers and subcommittee Ranking Member Lofgren into the Record. I am unclear whether I am able to do that at this time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Permission for all Members…