[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 8, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H1346]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE

  (Ms. STEVENS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. STEVENS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in awe of the courageous 
Ukrainian people defending their sovereign land, and in fierce 
condemnation of the sickening violence the Kremlin is inflicting upon 
them.
  Our children are watching an attack on democracy and a grave 
violation of international law and global peace unfold, and we must 
continue to show them it will not be tolerated.
  For over 3 years, the Kremlin has tried to intimidate America with 
the wrongful detention of my constituent, Paul Whelan. While we remain 
profoundly concerned about our citizens wrongfully detained in Russia, 
including Trevor Reed and now, Brittney Griner, we will never give up 
on our mission to bring them home and make President Putin pay.
  Financially, economically, militarily, and strategically, the United 
States is battling for the Ukrainian people.
  It is time to ban Russian oil. We prepared for this moment in close 
coordination with our allies, and the Kremlin will be held accountable.
  Our country is united in praying for the safety and well-being of the 
Ukrainian people on the front lines, for nearly 2 million seeking 
refuge in neighboring countries, and for those who dwell within our own 
borders doing everything they can to support their family and friends 
back home.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in demanding Russia end its invasion 
of Ukraine, withdraw its military forces at once, and release political 
prisoners.

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