"Those sanctions must remain on the table until at least two conditions are met: all of those unjustly detained are released..."
"As for Russia, the United States must ensure there is no question in Vladimir Putin's mind that a Russian military invasion of Belarus would be met with severe consequence."
"I hope to hear more from all the witnesses today on how we in Congress can support the democratic aspirations of the people of Belarus."
"However, we must ensure these restrictions on civil and political rights are not abused by the governments looking to consolidate power."
"The pandemic has already caused too much pain and suffering, and the United States' like-minded allies and partners must work together to ensure our shared democratic values and rule of law are not an..."
"The idea of the rapid response to this is critical, and that came through in our other hearing."
"I think that was going to happen all along. I think this election, even though it took place, they were going to do it anyway."
"What we need is the entire world, basically, of the free world with one voice, and some of the voices are not as loud as they could be."
"Thank you for bringing up Turkey where journalists are being detained and where you are seeing the free press truly inhibited in trying to speak out."
"The U.S. is not setting a very good example like we have in the past."
"Public trust in elections is so important to securing democracy."
"Now some of those other countries probably need to send observers to us."