But I have to tell you that for the first time in our 250 year history, we have a president who is turning his back on democracy and allowing us with authoritarianism. No, Mr. President, Ukraine did not start this war. No, Mr. President, Zelensky is not a dictator dictator. Vladimir Putin is. We must not abandon the people of Ukraine who were invaded by Putin. This country must stand for democracy, not dictatorship. (53:45–53:49)
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Asserts that Ukraine is not responsible for initiating the conflict.
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