We owe it to the Belarusian people to continue supporting them in this critical pursuit.

the immediate release of opposition candidates, party leaders, and civil society members must be the first step and should occur without delay.

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.

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

I certainly would agree with and think that makes sense.

I certainly agree with what both of you are--really, everybody who has testified has said about the importance of a coordinated effort between the United States and the EU to address what is happening in Belarus.

I think Congress can play a role to ensure that the assistance package for Belarus be robust.

The pursuit of democracy, freedom, and improved human rights in Belarus is in the interests of not only the Belarusian people but of the government itself.

We have to stand with them. They face tremendously adverse circumstances there.

we do not recognize these results, and therefore engaging in the business-as-usual diplomatic relations with a government that is headed by a leader whom we do not recognize is hard to imagine.

The integrity of the elections was so flawed and so bad that it requires that election to be held again.

What a shame for a European leader to make such a statement.