we must not kowtow to the brutal regime of the Castros, and we should not reward them or their military cronies

the Cuban Government across its holding companies, controlled by sometimes military figures in the government, basically control the vast and overwhelming majority of the Cuban economy

A simple way to determine whether the right to dissent in a particular society is being upheld is to apply the town-square test.

the best way to advance the cause of human rights and freedom in Cuba is to allow for Cuba to be flooded with American business and travelers

a cursory glance around the globe reveals disturbing trends of an authoritarian resurgence threatening human rights and democracy.

The spread of democracy is the only proven remedy for nearly every crisis that plagues the world today.

Vladimir Putin at this point has amassed more power in his hands than any leader in Moscow since Stalin in the '50s.

the United States and the rest of the world must express moral clarity and stand up against and in support of our allies in the face of Russian aggression

He has directed the targeting and the killing of innocent civilian women, children in Aleppo and in other parts of Syria.

There was still political resistance that we could see expressed, whether it was through rock bands, political parties, demonstrations.

we should somehow separate the political opening from the economic debate

In order for us as a nation to be credible advocates and champions for democracy and freedom and liberty, we have to--it begins with our own example here at home.