August Pfluger: “Today is a sad day, a tragic day, as we witness the horrific images that are coming out of Ukraine. I was there just…”

“Today is a sad day, a tragic day, as we witness the horrific images that are coming out of Ukraine. I was there just 4\1/2\ short weeks ago. I met with President Zelensky. I listened to the people on the streets of Kyiv. President Zelensky is a lion of a leader. He has displayed courage to the West. When he said, ``I don't need a ride, I need ammunition,'' I think that all of us should look at that, we should listen to that. The time to act is now. We don't have time to wait. Now is the time to act to help our Ukrainian partners. He didn't ask for troops inside Ukraine. He is asking for help. I hope that we will put Midland over Moscow, as the President last night in this Chamber said that it is time to buy American product. Energy security is national security, and that is absolutely what this body should be doing is putting our own energy security into the hands of our partners and allies so that they can defend and deter against the malign influence of Vladimir Putin. Our heart and our prayers go out to the people of Ukraine, and our thanks to President Zelensky for his leadership.”