Cole Votes to Provide Ukraine Defense Support

Statement

"Since Vladimir Putin's ruthless and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine two months ago, the Ukrainian people have bravely fought to defend their homeland and their democracy. But they need more support to finish the job, and the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act would deliver, ensuring that defense articles such as weapons, munitions, food, fuel and many other necessary supplies are expeditiously provided to our Ukrainian friends.

"After Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's inspiring address to Congress earlier this year, dozens of lawmakers, including myself, pledged to lend further aid to Ukraine to support its heroic defense. This spring I introduced legislation to prohibit the import of Russian oil as well as a measure pushing for transfer of allied fighter aircraft to Ukraine. I was also proud to vote in favor of today's important piece of legislation to further support the effort, and I look forward to the president signing it into law."

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