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Washington, DC—March 16, 2022....Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the below statement following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to Congress:

“President Zelenskyy’s address to Congress today powerfully outlined what is at stake. The Ukrainian people are fighting—not only for their lives and sovereignty—but for the shared order of the free world. His words—which are resoundingly being heard by people and international governments—cannot only be answered with standing ovations. America, NATO, and the entire global community must stand together with Ukraine. This moment has to be met with collective leadership to provide Ukraine with what is needed to defend freedom and their nation. Vladimir Putin is a murderous tyrant and war criminal who wants everything but peace. It’s time for the world to show him the unified consequences of his evil actions.”

Womack, a member of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, has been a steadfast supporter of defense efforts and programs to deter Russian influence, cut off resources to the Kremlin, and impose real costs on Putin and his cronies. He is a longstanding leader in opposing the Putin-led Nord Stream 2 pipeline and consistently took legislative action to stop its development. Furthermore, he has continually fought the anti-American energy posture implemented by President Biden, which has empowered Putin and our adversaries abroad. The White House should take immediate action to unleash U.S. energy independence, further showing the world that America is serious about making its energy resources a tool for freedom.

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) has represented Arkansas’s Third Congressional District since 2011. He is a member of the House Appropriations Committee.

womack.house.gov

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