Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01)released the following statement after Russian forces invaded Ukraine:
"The images of a premeditated Russian invasion of Ukraine are stark and heartbreaking. My thoughts are with the Ukrainian people who have been needlessly put in harm's way by Vladimir Putin's senseless violation of international law and selfish determination to dictate a sovereign nation's future by force. The international community must remain united and cannot allow Putin's decision to invade a democratic country to go unpunished. America must stand firm to our values and with our allies."
"While the international community must use every tool at its disposal to punish Russia, the Biden Administration must also use every tool available to shield the American people and our economy from being adversely impacted as a result of Russia's actions in Ukraine. As we continue to recover from the pandemic and the inflationary and supply chain challenges, we must do all we can to mitigate the economic consequences of this geopolitical upheaval."
On February 22nd, Pappas called for sanctions on Russia following its annexation of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions in Ukraine. Last week, Pappas also called for sanctions against Russia should Vladimir Putin invade Ukraine and urged unity among NATO allies in standing against Vladimir Putin.
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