"If I cannot go there, I want to leave this world."
"Listen, I think all of us here who have worked with Congressman Smith over the years know we all owe him a debt of gratitude for his heartfelt commitment to this issue."
"This resolution puts the committee firmly on record in condemning this atrocious abduction of nearly 300 schoolgirls."
"It is very important. The eyes of the world are on Venezuela, as President Nicholas Maduro and his security forces crack down on peaceful protesters."
"I would like to commend Ms. Wilson for her resolution that aims to take on the tough issue of the abductions of these female students by Boko Haram."
"This bill will empower the administration with tools to crack down on egregious human rights abuses taking place against those seeking basic freedoms in Venezuela."
"The voices of the people must be heard. And their fundamental freedoms must be protected."
"I am grateful for President Obama and Secretary Kerry's strong statements condemning the Maduro government's reprehensible actions."
"This bill has been crafted to impose targeted sanctions on human rights violators in Venezuela while not harming average Venezuelans."
"I strongly support H. Res. 573, a resolution offered by our former committee colleague, Ms. Frederica Wilson of Florida."
"I want to thank my friend and colleague, the chairman emeritus, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, for her work in moving the Venezuela Human Rights and Democratic Protection Act forward."