A year seems like a long time ago, and global politics have changed.

We really need to weigh the weighty matters.

I think it is useful. It is a good hearing, and of the fact, as you highlighted in your opening remarks, Mr. Chairman, part of the purpose was already achieved.

This kind of accountability ought to be overwhelmingly bipartisan.

Chairman Gensler is exceeding the authority that Congress has granted to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

As President Zelenskyy said, he`s not only fighting for the sovereignty of Ukraine, we know and we can see, that is the intent of Putin to move on to the Baltic states, to Moldova, to Georgia, and not to stop there.

People will starve. ... Why are people in starvation that may be on the line? What Putin is doing is blocking the Black Sea.

There is a direct connection between Putin, this war, and this blockade that can have people starving in Africa, and Central and South America, and indeed, even right here in the United States of America.

Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Pelosi), the great Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.

Madam Speaker, I yield myself 1 minute. Madam Speaker, I think it is important to note that S. 3522 is a smart and critical step to give another piece of artillery to the administration so that it has flexibility as it needs to provide…

Madam Speaker, pursuant to House Resolution 1065, I call up the bill (S. 3522) to provide enhanced authority for the President to enter into agreements with the Government of Ukraine to lend or lease defense articles to that Government to…