Cory Booker actually said...

"it is a mistake if it is not brought up."

"the human rights issues have to be on the talking points because if they are not, then people do not understand that it is a basic aspect of our foreign policy."

"How important is it for him to meet with opposition people or NGOs in order to show Mr. Putin that America stands by its values?"

"In the face of this assault of our values, we cannot be silent."