Interesting comments by Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA07):
“I think it’s important that Ukraine have the ability to defend itself…I think it’s extraordinarily important that when there are attacks coming into Ukraine from Russia that the Ukrainians be able to strike those military targets. And so I do think that the president should come to the decision to allow for this usage. And on the issue of escalation, the reality is that currently, Russia has invaded Ukraine, this war has now been ongoing for years, and Vladimir Putin for whatever reason does not seem to view it as an escalation that he is pivoting towards Iran and towards other hostille nations to be able to ensure his ability to continue this barbaric, horrific war against the Ukrainian people and against the foundations of democracy. So I do hope the president comes to this decision. I know he won’t come to it lightly nor should he. But at this stage in the war, recognizing the terror inflicted upon civilians in Ukraine and recognizing the need for Ukrainians to be able to strike back at the military targets where attacks have emanated, I think it’s the correct decision.”
I couldn’t agree more. Yes, there are risks to everything, but that applies both to doing too much AND to doing too little. In this case, we need to make sure that Vladimir Putin’s naked, unprovoked aggression is defeated, for a number of reasons, including that in the future, other dictators and thugs think long and hard about whether they want to start something like this in the first place.
Russia is deepening its relationship with our adversaries, like Iran — making it even more important for the United States to show strength and resolve.
The Ukrainian people are fighting fiercely against Putin’s invasion. America and its allies must remain united in our support. pic.twitter.com/soPdCk5wTj
— Rep. Abigail Spanberger (@RepSpanberger) September 13, 2024
Sign up for the Blue Virginia weekly newsletter
