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Keating Applauds French Decision to Place Delivery of Warship to Russia on Hold

Statement

Date: Sept. 3, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Foreign Affairs

Below is a statement from Rep. Bill Keating, Ranking Member of the Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats Subcommittee, on France's decision to place the delivery of an assault ship to Russia on hold:

"I applaud France's decision to suspend the proposed delivery of the first Mistral-class amphibious assault ship to Russia and wholeheartedly agree with France's assessment that Russian actions in Ukraine undermine security," said Rep. Keating. "As a member of a group of lawmakers who strongly opposed this sale, I understand the difficulty of this decision for France. Yet, this is the type of leadership that will bring about effective relief from Russia's aggression toward Ukraine. I urge France to stay this course for as long as President Putin threatens regional security, and am encouraged by France's decision today, particularly on the eve of the important NATO summit in Wales."


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