"By practically any measure, Belarus under Lukashenka is truly the last dictatorship in Europe."
"I commend Secretary Clinton for meeting with a group of Belarusians and Belarusian-Americans several weeks ago."
"We, in the United States, have supported the people of Belarus through the dark period of Lukashenko's rule and they know that and they welcome it."
"We will never know how the people of Belarus actually voted on December 19, though surely it was not the 80 percent for Mr. Lukashenko that he claims."
"We should be thanking him and all that are with him for literally risking their lives."
"I came there because we had heard the stories about what had happened after the election."
"I think we ought to go back and not allow failed elections to stand, and I think there should be a new election being held for President."
"most forms of independent political activity, including [civic] and political party organizing, have been repressed."
"This is a regime that only understands pressure and strength--that's the way to get Lukashenka's attention."
"We should be pressing for the release of the several dozen political prisoners still in jail."
"Without a doubt, road projects create important domestic jobs that need to be restored to our economy."