Ed Royce: “This bill does come at a critical time. In closing, I will just say that U.S. officials are pressing President Putin to…”

“This bill does come at a critical time. In closing, I will just say that U.S. officials are pressing President Putin to respect Ukrainian sovereignty, but this diplomacy will only have a chance if it is backed up by a combination of the threat of tough sanctions that are being implemented to their fullest and by the message of more energy independence for Ukraine. I am very pleased to have worked closely with Ranking Member Engel and many other Members on this bipartisan legislation. It represents, as Mr. Engel indicated, what Congress can accomplish on the floor of this House in terms of policy when we unite to advance U.S. interests. By our action here today, we will send a clear message of American resolve. That message will be heard in Kiev, it will be heard in Moscow, and it is going to be heard around the globe. I urge all Members to support this legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Royce) that the House suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendment to the bill, H.R. 4152. The question was taken. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.”