Bill Keating actually said...

"Regrettably, instead of continuing negotiations with the EU toward a trade investment agreement, the President withdrew from the talks."

"That is why my amendments aim to promote the roles of civil society and women in advancing peacekeeping efforts, improving the rule of law, strengthening democratic institutions, as well as assist our..."

"At a time when there is great uncertainty around the world, we should be doing as much as we can to coordinate with our partners in democracy and human rights on issues of anti-corruption, rule of law..."

"This is critical to our own security as well as to many of our core values that are central to our democracy."