[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 115 (Thursday, July 11, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H4612]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            UKRAINE DEFENSE

  (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, today, I introduced the bipartisan Ukraine 
Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2024.
  Let me thank my fellow bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus co-
chairs and other Members who are strong supporters of Ukraine for 
introducing this legislation.
  Our bill renews the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022. 
It enables resumption of the previously granted enhanced authority for 
the President to lend or lease military equipment and weapons to 
Ukraine. It will assist Ukraine to defend its people and sovereign 
territory as they face illegal and unprovoked Russian aggression 
orchestrated by Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin.
  The Ukrainian people are fighting fiercely for their homeland. During 
World War II, after the United States was attacked by Imperial Japan, 
we projected strength and liberty as the arsenal of democracy. We 
utilized authorities like those contained in this bill to support and 
defend our besieged Allies. Without such effort, the Axis powers would 
have won the day.

  As democracy's shield, our Nation, together with our Allies, must 
stand against tyranny. By engaging every avenue of support available, 
including through the authorities in this legislation, that will yield 
victory sooner rather than later.
  Mr. Speaker, I invite all of our Members to join us to cosponsor this 
bill.

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