Bill Keating

We should demand accountability for the killing of Mr. Montes and for all those Nicaraguans who have been victims of human rights violation.

This had a real effect and creates a greater divide with the people we count on the most.

The alternative is not a good one, and that will be forced to release them.

I have got to tell you, when this tweet came out, our CODEL, including the Speaker, was just deluged with the press.

I think that this committee will be focusing on those areas that you brought up--very important areas.

This is unfinished business. This is weakness that Russia is simply exploiting.

Hungary has become a mini version of Russia. It is a kleptocratic and increasingly authoritarian system.

This whole situation underscores two things in particular. First, that corruption around elections and political power is real.

Much of our work so far in the subcommittee is focused on our need as the United States to remain a leader in standing up for democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.

We do not have--the Western Balkans is not a top priority in our foreign policy toolkit.

We are sensitive to the issues that they are dealing with, particularly with elections coming up and dealing with the Brexit issue.

Unfortunately, the overwhelming evidence across the range of China's global dealings indicate, really, that at this time they are not.

The question we must ask is this, is China playing by the rules?

A core value of Western democratic countries is also that competition must be fair and everyone must play by the same rules.

Competition after all is the bedrock of a successful capitalist system.

Thank you again, Chairman Deutch, and I yield back my time.

We support Saudi Arabia's efforts to modernize its economy for long-term success but that modernization must include improvement on human rights issues.

I look forward to hearing from Mr. Lenderking about the status of the U.N. peace process and how Congress and the Administration can work together to support that process.

We want to keep this strong, and they are trying to divide us.

You have a chance to do the right thing and alleviate the suffering of your people and your families.

The brutal dictatorship of Maduro has led to this man-made crisis.

A transition to legitimate democracy is underway and I have a message for the professionals in the Venezuelan military and security forces.

What we are doing now is not working.

The sheer number of people who are flowing towards the border is overwhelming our ability to process the asylum-seekers.

We have to focus on a, I believe, total approach to this and look at the demand side of this.