Speech on March 30th, 2023

"Mister Speaker, the continuing imprisonment of the courageous Vladimir Kara-Murza is a gross violation of his and the human rights of all Russians.

He spoke the truth to Putin power and now all Russians live in a fog of truth and lies.

Vladimir Kara-Murza had the temerity to tell his fellow citizens the truth of the Ukrainian invasion - that it was illegal, a gross violation of human rights, and a waste of human life.

For his courage, he languishes in a Putin jail. Having lost 50 pounds and having been poisoned twice by Putin's thugs, his health is precarious. In photos he looks emaciated.

If he is not released immediately, there's a real chance he will die in jail. A triumph for Putin, and a tragedy for Russia.

We must not let this happen. Please add your voice to the freeing of Vladimir Kara-Murza.

Thank you, Mister Speaker."