Sen. Cruz: The United States will stand with the people of Ukraine and against Russia’s aggression

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, released the following statement today regarding the Senate vote to pass an aid package to Ukraine that did not include controversial provisions to expand funding for the International Monetary Fund.

"This is a proud moment for the United States Senate," Sen. Cruz said. "Republicans and Democrats agreed to send a unified message to the world: The United States will stand with the people of Ukraine and against Russia's aggression. I hope we continue with proactive measures, such as signing a free trade agreement with Ukraine and exporting vital energy resources to the nation, to encourage economic growth in Ukraine and also benefit the United States. We must, however, remain vigilant and continue to signal to Putin that we understand his larger agenda, and that the United States will vigorously defend our national security interests."

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