Jerry Moran: “We rise in strong support of this resolution and commend the chairman for bringing it before the House. We want to…”

“We rise in strong support of this resolution and commend the chairman for bringing it before the House. We want to commend the humanitarian relief organizations and the individuals who have cared for the victims of the Chernobyl disaster. Their work has been supported by U.S., European and other international assistance. Over the last 4 years, the United States has sent $100 million worth of humanitarian and medical assistance to Ukraine. U.S. assistance has also helped provide Ukraine with alternative energy sources that would facilitate the closing of nuclear power stations. On this anniversary, the United States also garnered private donations for a combined government-private package of humanitarian and medical assistance for the region's victims. The international community, including G-7, obligated $3 billion in grants and loans for power sector restructuring, least-cost energy investments, nuclear safety and a plan addressing the social impact of Chernobyl's closure. We are also pleased with the Government of Ukraine's commitment to closing the Chernobyl power station in a safe manner by the year 2000.”