"There is a vacuum that is there that will probably be filled with China and countries that do not share those concerns."
"Thank you very much. And thank you, Chairman Keating."
"For too long we have seen prejudice and violence against the LGBTI persons globally and here in the United States. This bill is a strong response to international human rights abuse based on sexual or..."
"With the passage of the Global Respect Act, the United States will lead by example in sending a strong message to our counterparts around the world."
"I want to thank Chairman Engel for sponsoring this legislation and working with me to hold the Burmese military accountable for its barbaric attacks on the Rohingya in the fall of 2017."
"I want to further commend the Macri government of Argentina for its effort to find the truth behind the death of prosecutor Alberto Nisman."
"I urge all my colleagues to support the resolution, and yield back."
"This is no question, is no way at all to excuse their hostile activities, inexcusable activities."
"Wasn't it true that Iran was conforming to the agreement? I have heard no countries say that they were not conforming to the nuclear agreement, abiding by it."
"If you do not have policies you can go into lanes that go nowhere."
"I can make the argument that Russia was more pivotal than any country in turning the tide there and more responsible than any country other than Assad himself."
"I do not see a connection at all."