CAPITO VOTES TO IMPOSE SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA OVER NORD STREAM 2 PIPELINE

Statement

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement after voting in favor of sanctioning Russia regarding the Nord Stream 2 pipeline on Thursday. The pipeline, once operational, would enable Russia to bypass Ukraine and deliver natural gas directly to European nations.

"At a time when Democrats are falsely accusing us of undermining democracy here at home, it's quite ironic they are supporting policies that benefit a Russian regime that is increasingly hostile toward a democratic Ukraine. Make no mistake, avoiding sanctions on Vladimir Putin's Nord Stream 2 pipeline allows him direct access to European markets, further handcuffs Ukraine, and jeopardizes America's national security. Domestically, President Biden has killed U.S. pipelines that would ensure our energy security and provide many hardworking Americans with good-paying jobs, yet his foreign policy hypocritically supports Russia in its quest for global energy dominance.

"It's past time the Biden administration prioritize American pipelines, energy, and jobs, and finally stand up for the interests of the United States and our allies abroad."

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