[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 73 (Thursday, May 1, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E380]
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                           SUPPORTING UKRAINE

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 2025

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, Democrats will always be a friend to those 
fighting for their freedom--and the American people will always stand 
with Ukraine.
  While ceasefire negotiations may be underway, Ukraine is not giving 
up, nor should they. Russia's offensives have stalled. European 
partners and allies are still committed to the struggle against 
aggression from Putin. And the Ukrainian people are speaking clearly, 
through their elected President Zelensky, that they are a sovereign 
Nation, and they speak for themselves. Only Ukraine can decide when it 
is done fighting--no one else.
  It is our job in America to continue to support our ally. History 
teaches that aggressors never stop of their own accord. And they are 
never satisfied with appeasement. If Vladimir Putin's war is rewarded 
with Ukrainian land, he will try again for more.
  I will continue to advocate for our ally Ukraine--for their defense, 
for the civilian and military resources they need, and for allowing 
them to control their own destiny. That is our obligation as an ally 
and as the world's strongest democracy.
  It is my promise to them. As the lead Democrat on the House 
Appropriations Committee, I promise that I will never give up that 
fight. I will continue to support resources and funding for the 
Ukrainian people, and I urge them not to give up. We must all continue 
speaking out, for as long as it takes, until Ukraine is safe and free 
once more.

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