See below for video of Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy’s powerful speech to Congress a bit earlier this evening, as well as reactions by Virginia politicians. As Sen. Mark Warner says:
“President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people have displayed tremendous determination and resolve over the last 10 months as they have defended their country against Russia’s unprovoked and brutal invasion. I am proud that the United States has led the world in support of Ukraine’s efforts to defend itself, and tonight’s address underscored the importance of continuing this work. We will continue to stand with the Ukrainian people, and our NATO allies, to back Ukraine – including roughly $45 billion in additional military and economic assistance to Ukraine that will be approved by Congress this week.”
STATEMENT OF SENATE INTEL CHAIRMAN MARK R. WARNER
~ On President Zelenskyy’s address to Congress ~
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, released a statement following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to Congress:
“President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people have displayed tremendous determination and resolve over the last 10 months as they have defended their country against Russia’s unprovoked and brutal invasion. I am proud that the United States has led the world in support of Ukraine’s efforts to defend itself, and tonight’s address underscored the importance of continuing this work. We will continue to stand with the Ukrainian people, and our NATO allies, to back Ukraine – including roughly $45 billion in additional military and economic assistance to Ukraine that will be approved by Congress this week.”
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Sen. Tim Kaine: “We will continue to stand with Ukraine against Russian aggression—and the resources we’re providing in the upcoming budget bill are a strong signal of that bipartisan support.”
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Rep. Gerry Connolly: “At the Joint Session with President Zelensky. Overwhelming bipartisan support for Ukraine and its struggle against the Russian invasion. If we don’t stop Putin in Ukraine, NATO Allies will face him on their own territories. Slava Ukraini.”
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Rep. Abigail Spanberger: “We must listen to the needs of our Ukrainian allies in the face of ongoing Russian attacks. America continues to stand with the people of Ukraine.”
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