We give some credit to the brave Ukrainian fighters. And of course, it's a very brave army that they have there in Ukraine. Let's sign this minerals deal, which importantly does two things. It allows the American people to get some of their money back, but it also shows the Ukrainian people that America has a long term investment in their sovereignty. You do those things, we'll sign this thing, we'll have a rah rah moment, and then we'll get to the tough talk of negotiating peace. (05:29–05:42)
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Asserts that the minerals deal would allow the U.S. to recoup some money and show long-term investment in Ukrainian sovereignty.
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