Dick Durbin: “But, do you think that's going to require an amendment to the law?”

Changes of this magnitude with no discernible justification must be scrutinized.

Public executions have no place in a democracy.

We ask that you immediately provide all committee records that you have withheld, commit to fully complying with Senate Rules XXVI and XXVII going forward, and apologize to Mr. Smith on behalf of the Committee.

These authorities require you to apply economic pressure on Russia and the chief enablers of its war, in particular China, and thereby enhance your negotiating position to bring a swift end to this ruinous conflict.