On the recordFebruary 28, 2022
I want to first briefly address what is happening in Ukraine. The Ukrainian people are being plunged into a deadly and devastating war. We are already seeing hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing the destruction and leaving their lives behind. We have seen heartbreaking images of children huddled in basements--all of this tragedy for no other reason than the cruel ambition of one dictator. Make no mistake, every life lost, every community torn apart, the fault for this conflict lies solely at the feet of Vladimir Putin. I strongly support continued efforts to inflict severe sanctions on Russia for this unjustified war of aggression. Russia must pay a crushing price for invading a sovereign democracy unprovoked. This is a time for our country and the world to remain united in strong support of Ukraine and firmly against Putin. So today I am thinking of my constituents with friends and family and loved ones in Ukraine, and my heart is with the Ukrainian people who only want peace. I want them to know I will continue to do everything in my power to make sure the United States is doing its utmost to support the Ukrainian people. H.R. 3755 Now, Madam President, I want to address the vote we are about to take. And I will start with a few simple questions for my colleagues: Do you trust women? Do you trust patients? Do you trust doctors?…





