06/13/2012
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"I went to demonstrate the U.S. Government's support for the people of Belarus."
"Since Aleksandr Lukashenko rose to power in 1994... he has consolidated virtually all power into his own hands."
"I went at the behest of Secretary Clinton to deliver a strong message to the government about the mounting outrage in the international community."
"I hope our colleagues will stand with our allies and stand with common sense and ratify this treaty so we can get to the issue of tactical nuclear weapons."