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This resolution expresses the sense that Russia initiated the war against Ukraine by invading Ukraine on February 24, 2022.

Members who spoke about this bill on the floor, in their own words from the Congressional Record.

Republicans3 spoke

I respect my friend, but I vehemently disagree that this resolution is going to cause Vladimir Putin to end this war.
James E. RischR-ID, Senate, March 5, 2025
My friend in Maryland and I participated in a bipartisan delegation on Friday morning last where we met with the President of Ukraine before what we hoped was going to be a signing ceremony. There were a number of Democrats that met with President Zelenskyy.
Roger F. WickerR-MS, Senate, March 5, 2025
I think that President Trump is the very best hope to achieve lasting peace in Ukraine. He has my full support as the negotiations continue. The entire Senate should support those efforts, and therefore, Mr. President, I object.
John BarrassoR-WY, Senate, March 5, 2025

Democrats6 spoke

For most of us in this Chamber, I think we probably would say Ronald Reagan earned a place there, even those of us who disagreed with him. One of the reasons was that he did what he said when it came to the national security interests of the United States of America.
Michael F. BennetD-CO, Senate, March 5, 2025
Thank you to Senator Sanders, Senator Van Hollen, Senator Durbin-- soon we will hear from Senator Bennet. We have resolutions that support Ukraine at a critical moment in its history.
Richard BlumenthalD-CT, Senate, March 5, 2025
We have all heard President Zelenskyy repeatedly thank the American people for our support. In fact, on one occasion, he brought an American flag signed by Ukrainian soldiers expressing gratitude for all our help.
Chris Van HollenD-MD, Senate, March 5, 2025

3 more speakers

World War I, World War II, and the gulf war sent a clear message: America will support its friends and allies who are fighting to defend their own freedom and sovereignty.
Peter WelchD-VT, Senate, March 5, 2025
I want to note that we just learned that the Trump administration is getting ready to cut nearly 80,000 employees from the VA. Slashing nearly 80,000 VA staff is a benefit cut by another name. No one should think this doesn't dramatically hurt our veterans who have served us so well.
Charles E. SchumerD-NY, Senate, March 5, 2025
I am going to ask unanimous consent on a resolution concerning one aspect of this conflict in Ukraine that is particularly compelling, from my point of view. It is a little different than the Senator from Vermont's, but I think it is very important that it be raised and part of our consideration.
Richard J. DurbinD-IL, Senate, March 5, 2025

Independents1 spoke

Let me respond to my friend from Idaho. I think he said, to paraphrase him a bit, there is one man who can stop the war. You are right. But that man doesn't live here in Washington, DC. That man happens to live in Moscow, and his name is Vladimir Putin. He is the one who started the war.
Bernard SandersI-VT, Senate, March 5, 2025

Mar 5, 2025Library of CongressIntroduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2025SenateReferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1584)
Mar 5, 2025Introduced
Mar 5, 2025Committee

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