Peter Welch: “Ukraine's integration with the rest of Europe, their own…”

“But they'd be horrified at the threat that Putin now poses to Europe, threatening everything that we and those who came before us have worked for. Ukraine's integration with the rest of Europe, their own right to self-determination, Ukraine's battlefield courage, Ukraine's political commitment to democracy and freedom validate the 80 years of America's commitment to creating structures that can enforce and protect peace. Mr. President, turning away from Ukraine now when it needs us most could mean the end of that 80 year success story. We must stand by Ukraine and against that unlawful invasion by Mr. Putin.” (07:39–08:06)

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