"Assad, and his Russian and Iranian backers, continue to commit horrific acts against the Syrian people and undermine regional security,"
"They must be held accountable for these crimes, not welcomed back unconditionally by the international community. The United States must use all of our leverage to stop normalization with Assad. I am proud to join my colleagues in mandating further sanctions against any form of investment in territory under the control of the Assad regime, as we remain committed to ensuring the Syrian people receive justice."