Joaquin Castro actually said...

"It is important that I am here today in this first hearing because it is a topic that means so much to me: democracy, democracy and the preservation of it."

"The fulfillment of these aspirations is critical to ensuring the continued strength of Belarusian sovereignty and territorial integrity."

"The U.S. must continue to support the democratic development of Belarus."

"I am circulating to the other members the Belarus Democracy Act and Human Rights and Sovereignty Act of 2023, which we hope to move as quickly as we can."