Washington, D.C. - Senator Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has issued a statement following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Senator Murray and her colleagues in the Senate discussed the importance of providing aid to Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia.
"There's no doubt that delaying aid to Ukraine is a gift to Putin and his army as they continue to wage a brutal invasion of Ukraine," said Senator Murray. "Failing to renew aid altogether may well allow Putin to win the war and extinguish a sovereign democracy and U.S. ally."
Senator Murray emphasized the significance of standing with allies and standing up to dictators. She expressed concern about the message that would be sent if the United States were to abandon its friends in Ukraine.
"The question that should be weighing on every Senator right now is: will the United States stand with our allies and stand up to despots—or will we abandon our friends and send a truly dangerous message that dictators can wait out the United States and trample over any nation as they please?" Senator Murray stated.
She also stressed that resources for allies should not be conditioned on unrelated partisan demands. Senator Murray urged Congress to provide aid to Ukraine before the end of the year.
"We cannot retreat from the world or abandon our friends," said Senator Murray. "At this critical time, I will keep pushing to make sure Congress gets aid to Ukraine across the finish line before the end of this year."
Senator Murray has been actively working to extend American support for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia's invasion. Last week, Senate Republicans voted to block consideration of the Senate's national security supplemental funding package, which includes vital new funding for Ukraine.
The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has raised concerns about the stability and security of the region. Senator Murray's statement highlights the importance of providing aid to Ukraine and standing up against aggression.
This statement from Senator Murray serves as a reminder that the United States has a responsibility to support its allies and uphold democratic values in the face of aggression.
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