Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I thank the ranking member for his outstanding efforts, along with many others. What I would like to do now is yield to Senator McCain, and I will speak last. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Arizona. Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, I thank the Democratic leader for his courtesy, as always. In just the last 3 years, under Vladimir Putin, Russia has invaded Ukraine, annexed Crimea, threatened NATO allies, and intervened militarily in Syria, leaving a trail of death, destruction, and broken promises in his wake. Of course, last year Russia attacked the foundations of American democracy with a cyber and information campaign to interfere in America's 2016 election. I am proud--I am proud--of the two individuals who just spoke, the Senator from Maryland and the Senator from Tennessee. Both of them have worked in a bipartisan fashion and got legislation to this floor. Although it is long overdue, it is here. I believe we will see an overwhelming vote, and I thank them for their bipartisanship. In the last 8 months, what price has Russia paid for attacking American democracy? Very little. This legislation would begin to change that. The legislation would impose mandatory sanctions on transactions with the Russian defense or intelligence sectors, including the FSB and the GRU, and the Russian military intelligence agency which was primarily responsible for Russia's attack on our election. I believe my colleagues know what is in this.…”