[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 15, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H3826]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRUMP ADMINISTRATION AND UKRAINE

  (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, how does one define a traitor?
  According to Merriam Webster, a traitor is one who betrays another's 
trust or is false to an obligation or duty.
  How does one define a traitor to a Nation?
  By this definition, the Trump administration and some of its minions 
have some explaining to do. While snubbing--and even offending--key 
U.S. allies, the President and several of his crew have cozied up with 
Russia time after time.
  This certainly doesn't strike me as dutiful.
  Well, look at Paul Manafort, his campaign manager, or Michael Flynn, 
who have chosen to serve their Nation now in Federal prison because of 
violating the trust of the American people.
  This blatant disregard of duty has reached new lows. President 
Trump's personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, recently announced a visit to 
Ukraine to chase conspiracy theories.
  This is a dangerous time for Ukraine. Following a historic election, 
the Nation is now undergoing a transition of power in the face of 
Russian invasion.
  The House of Representatives is watching. The American people are 
watching. Pay attention to traitors.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Tlaib). Members are reminded to refrain 
from engaging in personalities toward the President.

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