Political Quotes

“well, let me start off with some great news. When we vote later today, all of us will be able to say these four wonderful words: Senator Lujan, welcome back. He is not on the floor right now, but, Ben Ray, it was great to see you back here in this Capitol last week. It was great to see you today. We have missed you. We are thrilled to have you back on the job. We admire your strength and your courage and your fortitude--your quiet strength. Ukraine Mr. President, now, over the weekend, Members from both the House and Senate met virtually with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and we reemphasized Congress's strong and unwavering commitment to providing robust and ample assistance to his country in this time of war. I told the Ukrainian President he was an inspiration to Americans, and I assured him that his pleas for help will not go unanswered. In particular, President Zelenskyy made a desperate plea for getting Eastern European countries to provide Russian-made planes to Ukraine. I strongly support the President's request, and yesterday I called on the administration to explore all feasible options to getting these fighter aircraft to Ukraine. These planes are very much needed, Ukrainian forces are familiar with them, and they will very much help in countering the Russians, especially as Putin massacres--massacres-- civilians in Ukraine.…”