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On the recordNovember 2, 2022
This is not the time for us to back off. In fact, it's a time for us to redouble our efforts because the Ukrainians have shown through their bravery, their courage on the battlefield, that they are making progress, have made tremendous progress in the last two and a half months. It's because of that, out of desperation that Vladimir Putin is doing what we see behind us here tonight, he can't win on the battlefield. So instead, he's turning to attacks on the civilian population.
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Rob Portman
Republican · Ohio
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Senator Portman emphasizes the importance of continued support for Ukraine amidst Russian aggression.

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