Stephen B. Nix, Regional Program Director for Eurasia at the International Republican Institute (IRI), testified before the United States Helsinki Commission, chaired by Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS).
In particular, he said:

    The situation in Belarus is dire, but the beacon of hope in Belarus is shining. In the midst of repeated human rights violations and continual repression of freedoms, a coalition of pro-democratic activists has emerged and united to offer a voice for the oppressed…It is vitally important that the United States and Europe remain committed to their support of this democratic coalition; not only in the run up to the election, but post-election as well.

Read the entire press release at IRI’s website.