"This decision is the result of years of activism from Yemeni Americans and grassroots activists all over the world. Congrats to lovers of peace everywhere who know #YemenCantWait."

"This is a war against America's democracy and against 75 million American voters."

Human rights advocates blasted the move as "another brazen attack against international justice" that "is designed to do what this administration does best—bully and intimidate."

"Since day one, this president has thought he's above the law, above criticism, and can get away with anything—including a fake 'emergency' to sell bombs to Saudi Arabia," says Sen. Bernie Sanders.

"Everyone was in the loop," Sondland told the committee. "It was no secret."

"How the hell is it possible for the U.S. policy to be any softer?"

"President Trump's decision to walk away from the Paris agreement is irresponsible and shortsighted."

"The president is talking about genocidal slaughter and hundreds of thousands of war victims like it's a playground squabble."

"To a prosecutor's eye, this really looks increasingly like one big scheme, overseen by Trump and Giuliani, to obtain illegal assistance from Ukraine in the 2020 election."

"You don't get to work for Donald Trump, and then whine about 'bullies.'"