Chris Van Hollen

I support our partnership with Thailand, but... we make clear our differences on those issues.

Our collective commitment to build resilient, inclusive democracies and advance human rights.

Freedom of expression is critical.

We have repeatedly emphasized that these laws have no place in a democratic country.

They are on the front lines of advancing America's priorities abroad, and those of us in the United States Congress must commit ourselves every day to honor their service and their sacrifice through our work here in the Capitol.

Let us be clear on what we mean by Turkey's so-called concerns about Sweden and Finnish positions in the fight against terrorism.

I would hate to see that moment squandered because of an inability to address the issues that we are talking about today.

Just to be clear, I mean, we want to work this out, but we should make clear to President Erdogan that they are criticizing Sweden and Finland for taking actions the United States Government has taken.

I am a strong believer that having both Sweden and Finland as part of the NATO Alliance would be good for the Alliance and good for those countries.

What he is doing is an attack on democracy, on the rule of law

Put your plan on the table so we can discuss it.

I believe it is a matter of political will.

We all know that around 2033, 2034 we are going to hit a cliff, and if we do not do anything you are going to see between a 22 and 25 percent reduction in benefits.

It absolutely does have to be bipartisan.

We have gotten closer to the cliff in the past, but right now we are facing quite a potential shortfall if we do not do anything.

I would really like to sit down with a group of Republicans and Democrats and work on this together.

I am supporting and a co-sponsor of Senator Sanders' effort, because I think it is a good-faith proposal on the table to actually do something right now.

We have to recognize that the reason that certain countries are getting Russian oil at a discount is because they are not able to sell that oil into places like Europe because of Europe's efforts.

We need to be thinking about taking stronger action

You have other countries that are increasing their imports of Russian oil at discounted prices, essentially, in my view, war profiteering.

I hope we are communicating very clearly to Turkey that that would be an unacceptable step.

Has the Administration made clear to Turkey in no uncertain terms that an attack on Kurdish groups in northern Syria is unacceptable to the United States?

The Administration is committed to promoting accountability and justice, and enduring peace and stability in Syria will not be possible without justice for the Syrian people.

It would trigger a massive humanitarian crisis.

We continue to strongly support U.N. Special Envoy Pedersen's efforts and, in fact, I look forward to speaking with him this week.