Local politicians unanimously pledge support for Ukrainian-Americans
Feb 24, 2022, 1:18 PM
Ukrainian citizens wait inside a bus after crossing the Polish Ukrainian border (Getty Images)
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On Thursday, Gov. Jay Inslee and U.S. Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell offered support to Ukrainian-Americans as they unequivocally condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine.
Collectively, the Washington politicians characterized the invasion as a flippant disregard for democratic values that will lead to death and upheaval.
All Washingtonians should be outraged both by Russia’s unprovoked and destructive attack on Ukraine, a peaceful nation that has embraced democracy. I stand with @POTUS in his steadfast support of @NATO and his efforts to protect our country at home.
— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) February 24, 2022
“Ukraine is a proud and sovereign nation. Vladimir Putin ignored Ukrainians’ decision to live in a democracy and be free. Instead, Putin chose war. His invasion of Ukraine marks another very dark moment in the history of Europe,” wrote U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell in a news release.
“In the face of this reckless aggression, we must stand together with our NATO allies and respond with unequivocal and unified action.”
Sen. Cantwell urged Ukrainian-Americans to contact her office should they need casework assistance.
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“The Ukrainian people are being plunged into a deadly and devastating war because of the cruel ambition of one dictator — make no mistake, the death and destruction of this conflict will lie solely at the feet of Vladimir Putin,” U.S. Senator Patty Murray echoed.
“This conflict is totally fabricated but its human toll will be very real,” Murray continued. “Swift measures must be taken to inflict severe and devastating sanctions — Russia must pay a crippling price for invading a sovereign democracy unprovoked. This is a time for our country and the world to stand united — in strong support of Ukraine and firmly against Putin and his cronies.”
“I’m thinking of my constituents with friends, family, and loved ones in Ukraine — and my heart is with the Ukrainian people who only want peace, but are being forced to endure a brutal war. I will continue to do everything in my power to ensure the United States is doing its utmost to provide the necessary support for the Ukrainian people.”
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