Political Quotes

“I am here to express my support for S. 2124, which expresses the American people's support for the sovereignty, integrity, democracy, and economic stability of Ukraine. I also support the Senate taking up a modified version of H.R. 4152 so we can get this measure to the President's desk--something we should have done weeks ago. I thank and praise Majority Leader Reid for his commitment to this issue, his fortitude, and his patience--as well as our colleagues Senator Murphy, the head of the subcommittee of the Foreign Relations Committee, and my colleague from Connecticut and Senator Menendez, along with Senator McCain, whose leadership in spearheading this measure has been so instrumental. I believe the people of Ukraine need and deserve the opportunity to determine their own future. This goal is not an exceedingly ambitious one. It is hardly novel. It is the universally accepted principle that forms the basis for the sovereignty of all nations. Together with our European allies, the United States has encouraged Ukrainians to stabilize their country and hold elections this spring. We have taken these actions not to bring Ukraine closer to the European fold or separate it from its historic ties to any of its neighbors but to affirm the principle of human rights, freedom, and sovereignty, which is the bedrock of our own national security and ultimately the security of our global order and the rule of law.…”