The Convention on Chemical Weapons is an incredibly important international tool that we have to hold accountable people who are intentionally using chemical weapons against populations and civilians.

There is nothing--nothing--that can compare to watching a parent get that phone call and bury their kid.

I clearly and wholeheartedly support this bill, as amended, and think that we need to continue to bring the attention to all people of the United States of America.

I think it is clear that that was an effort to kidnap her, and I think apparently to assassinate her.

Violence by any political movement should never be tolerated in the United States.

This designation will deter adversaries from unleashing this deeply dangerous chemical to advance their destabilizing agenda.

Overall, I believe the United States has a major role to play in working with other countries in multilateral forums and international organizations, backed up by the threat of sanctions.

I condemn them in the strongest terms.

It is time to classify illicit fentanyls for what they are, chemical weapons.

Violence is not the answer and our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Connolly's staff.

I think that this bill should be much stronger.