Hoyer: America is the World's Hope. Let Us Not Fall Short.

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor today urging Republican leadership to bring aid for our ally Ukraine to the Floor immediately. Below is a transcript of his remarks and a link to the video:

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“Mr. Speaker, just hours ago in this chamber the Prime Minister of Japan asked this Congress, 'Without U.S. support, how long before the hopes of Ukraine would collapse under the onslaught from Moscow?'

“The answer is: not long.

“It's been 469 day since we last secured aid for Ukraine. That Ukrainians continue to mount courageous and effective defense despite our inaction is a testament to their skill on the battlefield and their determination and courage to defend democracy.

“They are running dangerously low on ammunition, however. They cannot prevail without our help.

“I echo what Prime Minister Kishida said today, 'The leadership of the United States is indispensable.' Let us not retreat from leadership. Let us not leave our Ukrainian allies without ammunition.

“America is the world's hope. Let us not fall short. I yield back the balance of my time.”