Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, like Hitler, Mussolini, and Saddam Hussein before him, Vladimir Putin should be called what he is: a dictator. Over the past 20 years, Putin has systematically ended free and fair elections, crushed independent media, quashed protests, and killed, jailed, or exiled political opponents. Three years ago, Putin invaded Ukraine, showing complete disregard for European borders, UN and NATO doctrines, and human rights. For three years, the Ukrainian people have faced deliberate killings, rapes, and the abduction of their children. The United Nations has found evidence of Russian war crimes, and the International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin, accusing him of being responsible for the abduction of Ukraine children. Under Putin's rule, Russian intelligence operations pose one of the most aggressive and sophisticated threats to our national security. And yet--the White House is now parroting Putin's talking points, alleging that Ukraine started the war when we all know that Russia, unprovoked, invaded Ukraine. President Trump has described Putin as a ``genius'' and ``very savvy,'' and last week he called Ukrainian President Zelensky a ``dictator.'' Under Donald Trump, the United States has turned its back on Ukraine and our NATO allies, while cozying up to an authoritarian.…”