Jim McGovern actually said...

"the Commission has been responsible for inspiring legislative initiatives, such as the Magnitsky Act and the Global Magnitsky Act."

"it means that their lives are spared, that they can actually operate as human rights defenders in countries and not have to worry as much about being jailed or imprisoned."

"Part of what we hope to achieve is a greater awareness and understanding of the importance of human rights in our foreign policy."

"We are here to request that language be added to the fiscal year 2018 legislative branch appropriations bill to provide $230,000 for salaries and expenses for professional staff for the Tom Lantos Hum..."