Steve Cohen: “These are exactly the sorts of victims contemplated in this legislation. I hope the State Department will give strong…”

“These are exactly the sorts of victims contemplated in this legislation. I hope the State Department will give strong consideration to their case when compiling the list called for in this legislation. Russia should be a partner and friend, but we cannot stand by while they continue to violate the rights of their people with these abuses. I thank Mr. Levin, and I also want to thank the head of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Mr. Berman--a great Congressman. I urge my colleagues to support this legislation.”