Ed Royce

Ukraine is facing not one crisis but a number of them.

I hope our EU partners look very closely at their mil-to-mil relationship with Russia and consider doing the right thing on behalf of freedom-seeking people all over the globe.

But I think we can assert the principle that Ukraine be allowed to serve both those roles, to trade to the east and trade to the west.

It also condemns Russia's unprovoked aggression, in no uncertain terms.

I strongly support the administration's initiative to provide loan guarantees to Ukraine and I am very pleased that the House will pass legislation authorizing these guarantees later today.

This action cannot go unchallenged. The action by Russia cannot go unchallenged.

I think at the end of the day, having this kind of capability going in before the election while at the same time reassuring Russian-speaking Ukrainians.

I would also ask the members to remember this is a non-binding resolution.

If we take action now and show that there are economic consequences, and if Europe stands with us, and if Russia is isolated internationally...

This is the most responsible action we can take in order to weigh in and have Russia consider the considerable downside effects should they continue to escalate the crisis.

We believe that the call of the international community for this to be settled through dialogue...

My amendment and this amendment simply reflects the consensus of international community and identifies the reality of the facts on the ground by calling on the Russian Federation to end its support for separatist and paramilitary forces…

Self-determination has to be left to the people of the country.

I intend to support this resolution, because to a large degree I see it as authorizing the executive branch to determine what economic sanctions are appropriate.

I think we should consider a range of sanctions including visa bans, freezing assets, and banking sanctions.

If we were to wait and not take action, it is probable that Russia would be emboldened to believe there were no consequences for its actions.

The resolution does not assert a position on Crimean secession.

The new government in Kiev cannot succeed without strong and rapid support by the international community.

I think about a people in the Ukraine that are seeking liberty and seeking self-governance...

President Putin's aggressive military actions in Crimea flagrantly violate Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

This resolution is a straightforward declaration by the House in support of freedom-loving Ukrainians in their time of trial.

I do think, and I have talked to Croatian journalists and others, years ago I tried to restart Radio Free Yugoslavia.

Mark Udall of Colorado is making this case for natural gas exports, given the Ukraine crisis.

We will support Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and we will support Ukrainian aspirations to build a more democratic, prosperous and just future for their country.

I want the Ukrainian people to recognize that Democrats and Republicans, the administration and Congress, are joining together to make sure that we stand alongside the freedom-loving people of the Ukraine.