We are resolute in our commitment to hold the Putin regime accountable for its unprovoked and unjustified war against Ukraine and the atrocities it has committed.

I have recently introduced a bill, the Countering Economic Coercion Act, with Senator Young.

America and our allies will continue to confront, condemn, and constrain Russia at every turn.

These funds are critical in maintaining basic government functions, including the provision of education and health care.

We have leveled some of the strongest and most effective sanctions in history--and the Russian economy has been left reeling.

Let me state at the outset that the Biden administration stands firmly with the people of Ukraine as they defend their lives, their homes, and their country.

Our multilateral response demonstrates that the international financial system and economic marketplace are not open to those who violate the core principles of territorial integrity and self-determination.

Russia has been insidiously strategic in how they have been working to disrupt global food supplies.

I see humanity really never have faced the kind of crisis we could face over the coming 2 years.

I am prepared to close. Madam Speaker, I thank my good friend from Texas for his very fine statement, and I look forward to a recorded vote. I also want to say very clearly that we have a very, very broad bipartisan group of stakeholders…

Companies do better when they have diverse teams at the table.

I have to say it is always disappointing when I sit in a State Department team in a foreign country and see very little diversity.

I appreciate you affirming that.

We cannot leave our best talent--some of our best talent on the sidelines or on the bench.

I also think that I state the obvious when I say that all through the private sector, through companies that are run by people all across the political spectrum, they see diversity as a strength.

I celebrate you both, and my office is here to help in any way we can.

Our premier American foreign policy institutions must set the bar for others to follow.

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