"The time of the United States allowing Russia to run roughshod over international law and undermining the national security interests of the United States must end."
"I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 8438 to reauthorize the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004."
"When leaders break the law to preserve their own power and lash out and violently attack their own citizens, we must act."
"I urge support of all of these measures including the en bloc package this morning."
"I urge my colleagues to support this legislation and I yield back the balance of my time."
"I urge a yes vote on H. Res. 751 because the AU deserves to know that the House of Representatives and this committee have prioritized this relationship and that we hold it in high regard."
"I also support H. Res. 768 and urge a yes vote because telecommunication providers and businesses operating in Africa should facilitate open and secure internet access on the continent."
"The systematic oppression of the Baha'i is continuing and it is accelerating, and this resolution puts Congress for the twentieth time since 1982 on record deploring the persecution of Iran's Baha'i c..."
"The United States stands with the people of Lebanon as they rebuild following the explosion and U.S. officials must continue to engage the Lebanese government, reject Hezbollah, and encourage much nee..."
"Austin represents the best of our country and this resolution reiterates that Congress remains committed to bringing him home and bringing all other Americans unjustly detained abroad home as well."
"We must lead with our values, not only because of the inhumanity of his killing but also because of everything he worked for and everything that he continues to represent: accountability, freedom of s..."
"America has historically been the global leader and the moral authority on basic freedoms and human rights, and we cede that leadership every day when we fail to denounce abuses abroad."