Tomasz P. Malinowski: “We expect those who organize, finance, or participate in electoral intimidation and violence to be held to account in…”

Even just what we say, what you say as a Congress, is heard very clearly around the world and is taken very, very seriously.

Preventing U.S. assistance from being used in support of human rights violations is a policy priority.

Sometimes the targeted sanctions, where that is appropriate, are a good way of empowering people.

The United States, through multiple statements and a visit to Port au Prince by Secretary Kerry, has made clear that electoral intimidation and violence are unacceptable.