Each of you has an obligation to seize the opportunity of the sacrifices made in the Maidan, the sacrifices of the Heavenly Hundred. Each of you has an obligation to answer the call of history and finally build a united, democratic Ukrainian nation that can stand the test of time.
Joe Biden: “Each of you has an obligation to seize the opportunity of the sacrifices made in the Maidan, the sacrifices of the…”
On the recordMarch 14, 2016
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Biden urged Ukrainian leaders to prioritize unity and democracy following sacrifices made during protests.
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