Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I agree with you. When I read articles about Mr. Kara-Murza I am amazed at your courage and tenacity."

"It is in American taxpayers' interest that we push back against Putin's efforts to dismantle democracy throughout the world."

"We have been absolutely united on condemning what Russia is doing."

"The Putin regime knows no boundaries. They will kill. They will steal. They will do whatever is necessary to stay in power."