Jeanne Shaheen actually said...

"What led the regime to choose not to take that path and use brutality we cannot answer for sure."

"the pursuit of sanctions, asset freezes, and a ban on travel by the regime and those involved in the latest crackdown are intended to compel the government to treat its people fairly."

"We would like to believe that past sanctions actually led them to think about and ultimately release political prisoners."

"this subcommittee stands firmly behind Secretary Clinton and calls on the Lukashenko regime to release all political prisoners immediately and without preconditions."