"I also want to voice my support for the amendment being offered by my colleague, Mr. Keating, to this legislation, that will make clear that the brutal targeting of suspected gay men by Chechen authorities is sanctionable under U.S. law."
"I strongly support this bill and offer my sincere condolences to the victims and to the families."
"President Putin must end these abuses. He must respect and promote the dignity of all persons, and provide safe haven for all those fleeing such horrific persecution."
"Islamist terrorist groups continue to threaten peace and security worldwide."
"I would encourage them to go back to the Turkish Embassy and protest again."
"Amendment to S. 371 offered by the Honorable Eliot L. Engel, a Representative in Congress from the State of New York."
"Peace agreements are more likely to be reached and last when women are involved."
"I am horrified and extremely concerned by the recent news that Chechnya has been illegally arresting men suspected of being gay and forcing them into secret prisons."
"Mistakes like this send an unfortunate message."
"The good news is that Congress decides how much we invest in foreign affairs and where we put that money to use."
"The appalling reinstatement and expansion of the Global Gag Rule will have an outsized impact on African countries."