My last question, of course, relates to the aftermath if we abandon Ukraine. I have a special connection and affection for the Baltic nations as well as Poland, which is so ably represented in the State of Illinois and city of Chicago. We are very proud of that fact. What does this say to those countries that are literally in the sights of Putin as the next victim if we walk away from this situation in Ukraine?
On the recordFebruary 8, 2024
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