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On the recordApril 28, 2025
History has taught us time and time again that appeasement in the face of aggression and evil only invites more aggression. We saw it in the 1930s, and we are seeing echoes of it in the Trump administration's actions today. When we hesitate to support Ukraine, we drag our feet, or allow political infighting to stall critical aid, we are sending a dangerous message to autocrats, especially China. Vladimir Putin invaded a sovereign democracy. He is betting that the free world will grow tired, turn inward, and look away. We cannot let that happen. Standing with Ukraine is not charity. It is deterrence and in our national security interests. If we do not stand with Ukraine, eventually American troops will be forced to fight aggressors in East Asia and Europe. Deterrence is the key to putting them and our national security first. Appeasement failed the world before. We cannot afford to repeat that mistake. ____________________
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Eugene Vindman
Virginia
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Apr 28, 2025

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