01/27/2009
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"Nowhere is the Bank's role more vital than in Ukraine and other front-line states fighting to resist Russia's unprovoked aggressions."
"It is imperative that European countries especially maintain the will and unity in providing assistance to Ukraine."
"The United States to-date has been the leader in security assistance to Ukraine and in economic aid to the country."
"If confirmed, I will continue working closely with Bulgaria to promote our shared values of democracy and support for the rules-based order."