Bill Keating actually said...

"We are all watching with great concern the government's actions and with the support of the Belarusian people."

"We must support the Belarusian people as they assert their right to chart their own destiny."

"The idea of the rapid response to this is critical, and that came through in our other hearing."

"However, we must ensure these restrictions on civil and political rights are not abused by the governments looking to consolidate power."