Christopher Coons: “I think it is appropriate to recognize President George W. Bush for his leadership and vision over 20 years ago.”

It was his suggestion that we tighten the use of the Magnitsky sanctions against corruption, and he was responsible for expanding the sanctions against corruption.

Thank you for your work together and with Chairman Cardin to promote democracy and free elections.

When the U.S. leads other countries follow, and we see now, thanks to our efforts and thanks to Bill Browder's efforts, a dozen countries--two dozen countries have now passed Magnitsky type sanctions.

I have been engaged in these issues a long time and gravely concerned to continue to hear about the steady loss of freedom around the world.