Expecting a really strong pro-Ukraine statement from one of our two brave Senators after getting this email today:
Dear Greaseball Bob:
Thank you for contacting me regarding U.S. policy in response to the war in Ukraine. I appreciate the benefit of your comments on this matter.
Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine in February of 2022, violating Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Thanks to the bravery of Ukrainian soldiers and weaponry supplied by the U.S. and its allies, the vast majority of the country's territory remains in Ukrainian hands; however, the war has caused significant human suffering and economic devastation.
Recognizing the immense human cost of this war, President Trump and his administration began negotiations with Ukraine and Russia to bring about an end to hostilities and ensure a durable peace. The U.S. made significant investments in Ukraine's defense, the majority of which have been invested back into our defense industrial base and U.S. forces. President Trump is now working to secure a critical minerals agreement with Ukraine that can promote Ukrainian economic development, repay the U.S. for its assistance to Ukraine during the war, and serve as a deterrent to Russia. Vladimir Putin's history of territorial expansionism demonstrates that Ukraine, the U.S., and its allies must ensure that there exists a credible deterrent to prevent further Russian aggression directed toward Ukraine or NATO member states. We cannot signal to other adversaries threatening our country's security and trade interests, such as China, North Korea, and Iran, that aggression will go unpunished. As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, I look forward to engaging with my colleagues and the administration on this issue.
As your representative in the United States Senate, I appreciate the opportunity to hear your views and concerns about U.S. policy towards Ukraine. I will keep your thoughts in mind as these matters are considered in the 119th Congress. Thank you for taking the time to contact me.
Sincerely,
JOHN CORNYN
United States Senator