Tom Malinowski actually said...

"I think it's going to be politically dangerous for the Russian Government to be seen as standing up too much for those people in opposition to this legislation."

"Over the last several days, Russians have come out in numbers not seen in years to express frustrations long simmering beneath the surface--about abuse of power, corruption, and their political leader..."

"if Putin and Medvedev were serious, about dealing with the election fraud, they would need to create an independent commission"

"To many Russians, their country in the last few years has once again become a place where those with political power, or political connections, can do what they want without regard to the law or to th..."