Roger Wicker: “I expect to be joined in a moment by my colleague and good friend, Senator Cardin, and he and I and perhaps others will…”

“I expect to be joined in a moment by my colleague and good friend, Senator Cardin, and he and I and perhaps others will be talking about the deteriorating situation in Russia with regard to human rights and the rule of law. I came to the floor in November to speak about the deteriorating situation. I spoke about the wrongful imprisonment and tragic death of Russian lawyer Sergei Magnitsky. Mr. President, let me state that at this point I will be happy to yield to my colleague from Maryland to actually kick off this discussion. I think that was the agreed-upon order, and staff believed I would have a few moments. But I would be glad to defer to my friend. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Maryland.”