I wish it had come a lot sooner. You know, for, for too long, you know, This administration has been trying to engage Putin, who has no interest in ending this war. And I think it's time that the United States really be strong in our support of the, of the Ukrainian people in fighting for their freedom and ensuring that, you know, tyrants like Vladimir Putin don't get their way. (07:26–07:32)
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Asserts that the U.S. administration has attempted to engage Putin, who is uninterested in ending the war.
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