Political Quotes

“Again, there being no further speakers, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, for over 3 months, we have watched, being inspired, as the Belarusian people have peacefully demanded that their voices be heard and that new, free, and fair elections be held. As we have seen, women dressed in white and carrying flowers have formed miles-long solidarity chains to protest police violence. Employees at state-run companies have gone on strike, despite the threat of losing their jobs. University students have risked expulsion to join the protests. State TV anchors have walked off the set, no longer able to support the regime's propaganda campaign. Thousands of courageous pensioners have marched in opposition to the Belarusian dictator. Today, led by the very talented and visionary Congressman Chris Smith, we must stand and send a strong message to these brave men and women that they are not alone and that the American people stand with them. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.”