Wilson Urges President to Act on Ukraine

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Chairman Joe Wilson (SC-02) of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel issued the following statement on the increasing conflict in Eastern Europe.

"As threats to the people of Ukraine intensify and 80,000 Russian troops have positioned themselves along the border, the United States must show true leadership and stand by our Allies in the region to promote peace through deterrence. The Administration's inconsistent foreign policy has raised concerns and our response to Russia's aggression must be carried out in a way that protects democracy and our national security. President Obama should prioritize this escalating conflict and work with Ukrainian government officials in order to preserve peace in Eastern Europe," Wilson stated.

Earlier this afternoon, the House passed H.R. 4278, the Ukraine Support Act. This bill allocates $68 million to Ukraine in support of protecting their sovereignty and is fully offset by reducing assistance to Pakistan. More information on this bill can be found here.

Yesterday, Congressman Wilson joined House Armed Services Committee Chairman Buck McKeon and six other subcommittee Chairmen in sending a letter to the President requesting him to take a hard stance on Russia and share new intelligence with the Ukrainian government.

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