Congressional Ukraine Caucus Reaffirms Strengthening US-Ukraine Relations & Combatting Russian Aggression
The Congressional Ukraine Caucus (CUC) Co-Chairs Reps. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Mike Quigley (D-IL), and Andy Harris (R-MD) released the following statement reaffirming strengthening US-Ukraine relations after CUC members and allies met with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on September 1.
During Zelenskyy’s first visit to the United
States, the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, a group of ardent Ukraine supporters
in Congress, committed its support for strengthening the U.S.-Ukraine
relationship, combating Russia’s ongoing brutal aggression and occupation of
Ukrainian territories, countering corruption, and safeguarding Ukrainian and
transatlantic energy security in light of the threat posed by the Nord Stream 2
pipeline.
The statement said:
“We wish to thank President Zelenskyy and his
delegation for today’s meeting on his first official visit to the United
States.
“Ukraine is at the scrimmage line for liberty on
the European Continent. Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations – free from Russian
malign influence – are a noble and righteous cause. From providing security
assistance that guarantees its defensive capabilities, to collaborating to rout
the scourge of corruption, diversify its energy portfolio, and uplift its
economy and its people – Ukraine has no greater friend than the United States
House of Representatives.
“As it has done for nearly 25 years, the
bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus will remain a steadfast ally of these
freedom-loving people, and looks forward to partnering with President
Zelenskyy, civil society, and all Ukrainians to advance the solutions that
ensure Ukraine’s well-being for all the generations to come.”
The congressional delegation attending the meeting
with President Zelensky and his delegation also included Reps. Victoria Spartz
(R-IN), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), John Garamendi (D-CA), Brad
Sherman (D-CA), Andy Levin (D-MI), and Doug Lamborn (R-CO).
