[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 132 (Tuesday, September 16, 2014)]
[House]
[Pages H7537-H7538]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   UKRAINE PRESIDENT'S UPCOMING ADDRESS TO JOINT SESSION OF CONGRESS

  (Mr. QUIGLEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)

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  Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, this week the men and women through their 
Representatives in Congress will welcome an ally and a friend. When 
Ukraine's new President, Petro Poroshenko, addresses a joint session of 
Congress on Thursday, he will do so at a pivotal moment in his 
country's history.
  Ukraine is facing an existential threat from Russian aggression. 
President Putin's incitement of violence in eastern Ukraine and arming 
of separatist rebels there must stop.
  The United States has responded with tough sanctions. I will push for 
even tougher sanctions if President Putin continues to disregard 
Ukrainian sovereignty.
  The people of Ukraine are fighting for democracy. The United States 
stands behind them in their efforts.
  Let this week's address only strengthen the longstanding alliance and 
friendship between the United States and our friend Ukraine.

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