[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 49 (Friday, March 18, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H3844]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             AID TO UKRAINE

  (Mr. COSTA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, as Vladimir Putin attempts to drape the 
Iron Curtain over Russia once again, I stress the importance of working 
together with our European allies to support Ukraine's sovereignty and 
democracies around the world. Make no mistake about it: This is the 
test of our time.
  As the co-chair of the Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue, I work 
closely with my European Co-Chair Radoslaw ``Radek'' Sikorski. Congress 
and the European Parliament have taken steps to deal with this pariah 
Putin.
  Congress passed $13.6 billion last week for Ukraine, which provides 
support for humanitarian aid, military assistance, and economic 
resolve. American allies, such as Poland and other European countries, 
are doing a great deal to deal with the refugee problem.
  President Biden separately provided an additional $800 million for 
Stinger missiles and other anti-aircraft, anti-armor weapons to help 
the valiant, brave Ukrainians. Members of the European Parliament have 
also done their part with another $500 million in assistance.
  NATO, today, is stronger than at any time since the Cold War. But 
there is much more work ahead of us. We must continue to unite the 
front against Vladimir Putin with our European allies.
  As President Zelenskyy reminded us: The cost of freedom is not free.

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