Gregory Meeks actually said...

"We cannot stand idly by, and Mr. Connolly has come up with a well-thought-out bill to prevent that from happening in the future."

"We must demonstrate commitment to the dissidents around the world who want to look to America as they bravely seek democratic progress at home."

"It is important for Congress, a separate branch of government, to act where the administration has refused to."

"I want to thank the gentleman from Virginia, Representative Connolly, for his tireless work on this issue."