"He applied this pressure himself and through his agents working within and outside of the U.S. Government."
"Not only were they made aware, but they were made aware either by President Trump's proxy, Rudy Giuliani, or from President Trump himself through Ambassador Sondland."
"the President's abuse of office for his benefit and no one else's."
"We must demand their return. We are not asking for any favors."
"How can we be concerned a country being angry at us for demanding our American children home?"
"It's intended to work side by side with the Hague Convention on the civil aspects of international child abduction."
"One of our first duties of government is to protect its citizens and the Goldman Act does just that."
"Our Government should be demanding, not asking, that Nadia be returned."
"I urge Members of Congress to ensure that the Department of State finds Japan non-compliant and that sanctions are imposed under the Goldman Act."
"It has been Congress that has led the charge on this abduction crisis with Japan."
"All we are asking is that, when our children are kidnapped to thwart a proper resolution of custody, the law governing their return to our country is upheld."