OFFICIALS LEGISLATION INTEREST GROUPS PUBLIC STATEMENTS COMMITTEES VETOES

Rep. Leger Fernández Condemns the Russian Attack on Ukraine

Statement

Date: Feb. 24, 2022
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Defense Foreign Affairs

Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández released the following statement regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

"My prayers are with the sovereign and free people of Ukraine.

Putin is a tyrant and thug. From state-sponsored cyberattacks to election interference, Putin has attacked our democracy, threatened our allies, and undermined the rule of law. Russia's unprovoked and brutal attack on Ukraine is also an attack on global peace and security.

Americans must be united in our opposition to tyranny. The United States and our allies will hold Putin and Russia accountable. I stand with President Biden, and we stand with the Ukrainian people in their desire for freedom. I support the President's actions to impose significant costs on Russia and defend our NATO allies. America will stand up to Putin to protect what we love--freedom and peace. My heart is with the proud people of Ukraine and the soldiers and civilians in harm's way due to Russia's needless aggression."


Source
arrow_upward