The Ukraine Conflict
We all have compassion for the unnecessary tragedy and loss of life taking place in Ukraine. Though the responsibility for the entirety of this war lays squarely on Putin and Russia, the former president is also culpable:
- For not addressing the Russian bounty with Putin, that he had placed on our troops in Afghanistan,
- For de-stabilizing and attempting to weaken NATO,
- For ending the 'Open Skies' treaty with Russia,
- For attempting to extort Ukraine and delaying 350 million in congressionally approved military aid,
- For dismissing our Ukrainian ambassador over the same scheme in which he was withholding the military aid,
- For siding with Putin against USA intelligence agencies regarding Russia's attempts to impact our election process,
- For disrespecting the FBI on the presence of Russian diplomats in the Oval Office,
- For weakening our global authority through his actions on the Iranian Nuclear Deal and the Paris Climate Accord,
- For refusing to share his interpreter's notes after a private meeting with Putin,
- For removing all forces from Syria, allowing Russia to command the region, leaving the Kurd's abandoned.
I stand with the Ukrainian people, as they stand for democracy and freedom.
Supporting the Ukrainians is about defending the rights of a free people, and supporting international law.
Republicans in the House are not supporting Ukrainian funding and some have been cited as repeating Russian talking points. Nick Langworthy voted against Ukraine funding.