Political Quotes

“Mr. Chief Justice, I have a question for the House managers, and I send it to the desk. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Senator Leahy asks the House managers: The President's counsel argues that there was no harm done, that the aid was ultimately released to Ukraine, the President met with Zelensky at the U.N. in September, and that this President has treated Ukraine more favorably than his predecessors. What is your response? Mrs. Manager DEMINGS. Mr. Chief Justice, Senators, thank you so much for your question. Contrary to what the White House counsel has said or has claimed-- that there was no harm, no foul; that the aid eventually got there--we promised Ukraine in 2014 that if they gave up their nuclear arsenal, that we would be there for them, that we would defend them, that we would fight along beside them. Fifteen thousand Ukrainians have died. It was interesting the other day when the White House counsel said that no American life was lost, and we are always grateful and thankful for that. But what about our friends? What about our allies in Ukraine? According to Diplomat Holmes and Ambassador Taylor, our Ukrainian friends continue to die on the frontlines, those who are fighting for us, fighting Russian aggression. When the Ukrainians have the ability to defend themselves, they have the ability to defend us.…”