Political Quotes

“so here we go. The person who would be responsible for helping the humanitarian challenge in Ukraine and in the surrounding countries where 3 million people have fled to, we can't get her in position--can't get her into a position to do the job to help millions of Ukrainians who are fleeing. I don't understand how the party of Reagan, the party of freedom and democracy, the party of standing up to these people can actually create a set of circumstances where this is like helping Putin at the end of the day. It is like helping Putin at the end of the day. Now, while Senator Marshall didn't speak to it, I understand his concerns are about COVID origins. Well, there is nothing wrong with that. It has been a lively topic of discussion in many forums, including the Senate. But these things have nothing to do with what Ambassador McKee is nominated for: Assistant Administrator for Europe and Eurasia. All of us, including Senator Marshall, know that we need to do everything possible to support Ukrainians in their time of need. Blocking Ambassador McKee is self-defeating. It is also not clear to me what more USAID can do to satisfy Senator Marshall. I have inquired because I heard this was the issue. USAID has been engaged at the most senior levels in trying to be helpful and responsive to Senator Marshall. They offered him and his team briefings, and I understand that none of those offers have been accepted.…”