[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 122 (Friday, July 22, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E773]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                         GATEWAY SOLIDARITY ACT

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                               speech of

                        HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 18, 2022

  Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 7002, the 
Gateway Solidarity Act, which would authorize the illumination of the 
Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, by blue and yellow lights for a 
certain period of time to show support and solidarity with the 
Ukrainian people.
  It has been five months since Russia invaded Ukraine, and the 
relentless pain caused to the Ukrainian people has not subsided.
  Families are being separated by war, adults and children are being 
ruthlessly killed, and a rogue Russia is violently crushing political 
speech from its own citizens who oppose the war.
  The threat and aggression by Russia has persisted despite global 
resistance.
  This act of aggression on the part of Russia creates instability in 
the region and places at risk the over 70 years of global peace that 
followed World War II.
  The lives of all Ukrainians matter at this moment, and we must do 
what we can while we can to stop Russia's assault on the people of 
Ukraine and its democratically elected government.
  As President Biden so aptly stated, ``We either back the Ukrainian 
people as they defend their country or stand by as Russia continues its 
atrocities and aggression.''
  The United States must continue to support Ukraine during their time 
of war.
  I urge all my colleagues to support H.R. 7002, the Gateway Solidarity 
Act.
  My thoughts and prayers are with the Ukrainian people during their 
darkest hour.

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