Sam Farr: “I represent probably 25 or 30 marine research entities, both public and private, around Monterey Bay.”

If you want stable democracy and you are a highly religious society, it simply won't work without religious freedom.

Sanctions are an important part of the toolkit, but they can't be the only one.

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. This is probably the last time I rise on this floor to speak after 23 years of serving here. It may take me a little more than 5 minutes.

We will take our chances down the road, even if that may mean a much steeper cost in terms of American blood and American treasure.