This bill... increases aid to the Ukraine.

The Russians have provided us with logistical support for that war which, apparently, will continue at least through the end of this year.

If we pass this amendment and, in fact, we do suspend all activities and meetings that take place of the NATO-Russia Council we are, in effect, disbanding the Council.

I remain concerned about the provision in this amendment that says that one means of fighting corruption in the Ukraine is to pass legislation that promotes the greater protection of private property.

I don't want to sound flip, but I will tell you that we weren't expecting Putin to visit Disney World any time in the near future.

I think that the bill as it is now actually takes appropriate steps with regard to corruption.

Why does the gentleman think it would be constructive for this Congress to tell the Ukrainian Congress what it should be passing or not passing?

They are susceptible to pressure if we apply smart sanctions.

I think that there's a very narrow limit to what we can accomplish when dealing with foreign policy as a whole.

Through the NATO-Russia Council we have obtained logistical support for our war in Afghanistan from the Russians.

If, in fact, NATO were to extend itself to Moldova and to Georgia... we start down that slope when we do things like reaffirming the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of countries when we can't guarantee the sovereignty…