On Thursday, Rep. Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement on the attacks on Ukraine:
“Our prayers are with the people of Ukraine as they endure this unprovoked and unjust attack on their sovereignty. Former KGB officer and tyrant Vladimir Putin is disrupting stability in the world for his personal gain without regard to loss of life or even the will of his own people. There must be consequences for such a reckless and dangerous action. President Biden should take a strong stance against this invasion of an independent nation.”
Kansas Sen. Moran calls for bipartisan Russia sanctions
Meanwhile, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) on Thursday, urged Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to immediately consider a comprehensive and bipartisan sanctions package in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine must be met with severe and unified consequences,” wrote Sen. Moran. “It is essential to demonstrate to the American public and the world that the Senate can work expeditiously and in a bipartisan manner to address matters of global security.”
The full letter:
Dear Majority Leader Schumer:
Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine must be met with severe and unified consequences.
The United States Senate should immediately consider a comprehensive and bipartisan sanctions package as soon as our colleagues on the relevant Senate committees can reach an agreement. It is essential to demonstrate to the American public and the world that the Senate can work expeditiously and in a bipartisan manner to address matters of global security. Our friends and foes will take note of our ability—or inability—to act.
Thus, I respectfully request you to suspend planned floor activity once legislation on this matter is prepared and move without delay to hold Putin accountable for his actions.
Sincerely,
Jerry Moran