07/30/2013
https://www.congress.gov...
"What we are witnessing today in Russia, as President Putin cracks down on political dissent and shutters much of civil society, is not yet 'The Great Purge,' but this hearing will draw light on the da..."
"The Russian Government is on weak ground, internationally, in trying to repress support for civil society."
"Mr. Putin is no longer guarantor of the constitution."
"the Presidency in Russia, de facto, is the executive branch and is very politicized."