Supporting Ukraine

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Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, Democrats will always be a friend to those fighting for their freedom--and the American people will always stand with Ukraine.

While ceasefire negotiations may be underway, Ukraine is not giving up, nor should they. Russia's offensives have stalled. European partners and allies are still committed to the struggle against aggression from Putin. And the Ukrainian people are speaking clearly, through their elected President Zelensky, that they are a sovereign Nation, and they speak for themselves. Only Ukraine can decide when it is done fighting--no one else.

It is our job in America to continue to support our ally. History teaches that aggressors never stop of their own accord. And they are never satisfied with appeasement. If Vladimir Putin's war is rewarded with Ukrainian land, he will try again for more.

I will continue to advocate for our ally Ukraine--for their defense, for the civilian and military resources they need, and for allowing them to control their own destiny. That is our obligation as an ally and as the world's strongest democracy.

It is my promise to them. As the lead Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, I promise that I will never give up that fight. I will continue to support resources and funding for the Ukrainian people, and I urge them not to give up. We must all continue speaking out, for as long as it takes, until Ukraine is safe and free once more.

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