06/20/2012
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"I have supported U.S. assistance because a victory by Putin in Ukraine would further embolden America's adversaries."
"We cannot allow those efforts to compromise the U.S. leadership in places like the United Nations."
"I disagree with the premise cited by some others on the other side of the aisle who are falsely claiming that support for Ukraine is, and I quote, 'a blank check.'"
"I saw firsthand the process is working and delivered a clear message... about the importance that U.S. aid be spent appropriately."