"The problem is we haven't committed to a mission. I have asked Secretary Blinken to define what he thinks the mission is."
"We could say that we support a mission that this war doesn't spread to NATO."
"We have to recognize that would include occupying part of Russia, toppling their government, and replacing them with a different government."
"We must remember that child abduction is child abuse and it has devastating emotional, psychological, and even physical consequences for both abducted children and their families left behind."
"The Goldman Act empowered the State Department to seek the return of American children, yet, the department, in my opinion, has not used the full of range of tools as Congress has intended."
"Since the Goldman Act was enacted there has been a decline in the number of American children abducted overseas and that is a good news story."
"Can you just confirm that that money is in fact being appropriated to LGBTQI+ groups working on inclusive development programs around the world?"
"Democracies consistently prove to be the most reliable geopolitical allies and trading partners for our country."
"Just a few weeks ago we heard from Ukrainian Prosecutor General Kostin about the horrors being carried out in his country by Russian forces."
"We are glad Representative Cicilline introduced H.R. 698, the Assault Weapons Ban Act, which would ban the future manufacture and sale of assault weapons and large-capacity magazines."
"With Section 702 set to sunset at the end of this year it is vital that we have these discussions before we take our next steps."
"Congress certainly has the authority to do that and I think that's one of the key issues for this Committee and the Congress to consider."