03/05/2014
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"It is the policy of the United States not to recognize any incorporation of Belarus into a union State with Russia."
"H.R. 8259 prohibits Russia's participation in the G7 until it ends its illegal occupation of its neighbors and financing murder abroad, including American troops."
"I urge my colleagues to support this legislation and I yield back the balance of my time."
"It is important that we stand up for democratic ideals and institutions here and abroad."