Ukraine Support Act

Floor Speech

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Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to defend our ally Ukraine, who has bravely resisted Vladimir Putin's invasion for over four years.

It is our job in America, as the leader of the free world, to continue to support our ally when they need us. Only the Ukrainian people can decide when it is done fighting--no one else.

History teaches that aggressors never stop on their own accord. 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.

The Ukraine Support Act would show the strength of our commitment, authorizing additional loans to Ukraine and NATO allies while also providing additional funds for reconstruction, Baltic Security, and Radio Free Europe, which is vital to countering Russian propaganda.

This legislation includes tough sanctions on Russia, and to hold Putin accountable for this unjustifiable war.

I will continue to stand with our ally Ukraine for as long as it takes, until its people are safe and free once more.

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