Political Quotes

“Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Portman amendment to the resolution at the desk be considered and agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment (No. 926) in the nature of a substitute was agreed to as follows: (Purpose: In the nature of a substitute) Strike all after the resolving clause and insert the following: ``That the Senate-- (1) remembers the courage and resolve shown by the Ukrainian people in the Revolution of Dignity; (2) solemnly honors the ``Heavenly Hundred'' who were killed during the Revolution of Dignity while fighting for the causes of freedom and democracy in Ukraine; (3) applauds the progress that the Government of Ukraine has made since the Revolution of Dignity in strengthening the rule of law, aligning itself with Euro-Atlantic norms and standards, and improving military combat readiness and interoperability with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO); (4) encourages the Government of Ukraine to continue implementing crucial reforms to fight corruption, build strong and free markets, and strengthen democracy and the rule of law; (5) affirms the United States Government's unwavering commitment to supporting the continuing efforts of the Government of Ukraine to implement democratic and free market reforms, restoring Ukraine's territorial integrity, as well as providing additional lethal and non-lethal security assistance to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities on land, sea, and in the a…”