"Given the terrible human rights record of Saudi, which we have been discussing and as well, of course, MBS himself, which are overseeing these abuses..."
"In effect, The Intercept's story states that 6 months after announcing this partnership deal with a Saudi government owned media company, Vice Media uploaded and then quickly removed a documentary cri..."
"The loopholes are extraordinary. The lack of transparency is phenomenal. The need for FARA reform right now is immense."
"The potential for its investment in other media companies is pretty frightening."
"Sunlight is the best disinfectant, as Justice Brandeis said."
"We are dealing here with one of the most repressive autocracies on the planet."
"I have been grateful, especially to my partner in this effort, Senator Hawley, the Ranking Member."
"Chairman Durbin whose support has been invaluable in encouraging us to go forward here."
"There will be regulation. The only question is, how soon and what?"
"Just because we have rules that prohibit discrimination in the workplace doesn't mean that we don't need rules that prohibit discrimination in voting."
"We need to make sure that these protections are framed and targeted in a way that apply to the risks involved."
"What I want to make sure is, is that actually benefits American people."