Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I yield myself 3 minutes. I first thank Senator Corker, Senator Crapo, Senator Brown, Senator Schumer, and Senator McConnell for their help in getting us to this moment. This is an important moment for our country, and I am very proud of what we were able to accomplish. The legislation we are about to vote on will give the United States the strongest possible hand to stand up against the aggression of Russia. Russia attacked us and our democratic institutions; Russia invaded the sovereignty of other countries, including Ukraine and Georgia; Russia is participating in war crimes in Syria, and this legislation will give the United States the strongest possible hand in taking action against Russia. Mandatory sanctions are included in this legislation with regard to the energy sector, the financial sector, the intelligence and defense sectors--not only with primary sanctions but with secondary sanctions. This legislation provides for a democracy fund, working with Europe, to protect ourselves against Russia's attacks. This legislation provides a review process so the President, on his own, cannot eliminate sanctions. He must come to Congress. As President Obama had to in regard to the Iran sanctions, the President would have to come to Congress in regard to sanction relief against Russia. This is a tough bill to stand up to what Russia has done and requires mandatory action. There are so many people to thank in regard to this.…”