Roger Wicker

I challenge anyone to tell me that the old method of collecting data done by the Federal Government is better.

I thank Senator Cantwell for mentioning this and indeed this is one of the most gripping, one of the saddest series of events that we have had to deal with.

Again, I would say get the facts right, get the data right.

It is appropriate that we pause on this solemn anniversary, but also for me to thank you and members on both sides of the dais.

I think we ended up with a great product.

I want to welcome Mr. Graves to his first appearance, but undoubtedly not his last appearance before this committee.

Sport fishing and commercial fishing are huge job creators in this country.

I am pleased that we have had some success in getting assistance to the restaurant business.

This funding will ensure small businesses can survive the pandemic by helping to adapt their operations and keep their employees on the payroll.

We were able, in the 2018 Farm Bill, to include a provision which prohibits procuring agencies from establishing regulations against procurement of such excellent sources of construction as bio-based products.

Wood products are derived from a renewable resource and are responsible for less air pollution and less water pollution.

There are minerals in his State of Arizona and all over the United States that are vital to manufacturing clean technology.

Mayor Buttigieg has impressive credentials which demonstrate his intellect and commitment to serving our nation.

I have a request for one committee to meet during today's session of the Senate. It has the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following committee…

I would simply hope that--and I will not object--we will mean what we say when we limit the time on these votes. We have eight more votes, and if Members will cooperate, we can get finished with that. I withdraw my objection.

This practice of transnational repression constitutes a wholesale assault on the rule of law internationally.

It seems that we come down to the real problem here and that is that there are a large number of members of INTERPOL, including some of our allies, who are frankly international scofflaws.

Well, try to get that to us.

The law I sponsored bearing Magnitsky's name was passed in 2012, and its global counterpart was enacted in 2016.

Accountability and deterrence are our most potent tools in resisting the spread of authoritarian lawlessness across borders.

This hearing will come to order. Welcome on behalf of the Helsinki Commission to this hearing on 'Tools of Transnational Repression: How Autocrats Punish Dissent Overseas.'

I, for one, am determined to be part of a solution to getting to the bottom of this and reversing that.

Well, thank you very much to all four of you for your excellent testimony.

I thank my friend from North Dakota, and I thank all of the people who have arranged for this special recognition.

Countering the Russian Federation's clear, gross, and uncorrected violations of all 10 core OSCE principles should be among the highest priorities of any OSCE chairmanship.