Chris Smith: “The proof is in the lack of positive consequences, the inability so far to get countries that might have influence…”

Our goal with that assistance was to help Moldova break its decades-long dependence on Russia when it comes to the energy assistance.

It is the absolute critical node on their path to sovereignty, security, and sustained democracy.

I thank my good friend for yielding, and I thank him for his leadership, as well as the leadership of Mr. Meeks and, of course, Chairman McCaul. As the prime author of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, which I first introduced…

I congratulate Mrs. McIver, and I yield to the gentlewoman from New Jersey (Mrs. McIver). Mrs. McIVER. Mr. Speaker, Leader Jeffries, Congressman Pallone, my great colleagues in the New Jersey delegation, I am deeply humbled and honored…