Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, this past Saturday, February 27, marked the first anniversary of the assassination of Russian pro- democracy and opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, who was tragically gunned down in Moscow. Killed just days before he was due to publish evidence of Russian military involvement in Ukraine, Boris led the effort in exposing the regime's corruption at every turn as he fought for a more open and democratic Russia. Mr. Speaker, this poster was actually used in Russia by Boris' supporters protesting in the aftermath of his murder. I had the honor of working with Boris for many years, and he would want us to do our part to hold Putin accountable. But we cannot forget the questionable circumstances surrounding his murder. I call on the administration to sanction any Russian official involved in Boris' murder, and I urge that their names be added now to the Magnitsky list of human rights violators. Let's honor Boris in this way. ____________________”