Dick Durbin: “There was a bipartisan effort by two Members of this Committee, one Democrat, one Republican, to establish the standard…”

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.

The lack of community involvement and speed with which this project has moved forward raises questions about the role of private interests.

Public executions have no place in a democracy.

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.