Political Quotes

“before I rise to talk about Ukraine tonight, I want to join my colleagues in extending my prayers to all those who are currently in Florida, in the area, and those with loved ones and family there who are in Hurricane Ian's dangerous path this evening. Ukraine Madam President, I come to the floor tonight to talk about Ukraine. This is the 24th week in a row I have come to bring to the attention of my colleagues what is happening in this part of the world where Russia has attacked a sovereign and democratic country with brutality. I come to talk about the latest news of Russia's illegal and unprovoked war on Ukraine and to ensure that my colleagues know how important it is that we do follow up with our commitment to Ukraine and pass the legislation that is on the floor this week to provide supplemental funding to the Ukrainian Government, to their military, and also for the humanitarian effort. I will also highlight tonight the continued Ukrainian counteroffensive up here in the northeast part of Ukraine, where there has been a good deal of success. The light blue is parts of Ukraine that have been liberated just in the past few weeks. It is about 3,000 square miles. The red is parts that are still occupied by Russia.…”