Murphy Issues Statement on Russian Aggression Against Ukraine, Demands Sanctions

Washington, D.C. – Today,Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) released the following statement condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin's escalation of aggression towards Ukraine and calling for immediate action from the Biden Administration.

"Weakness invites aggression," said Rep. Murphy. "President Biden's politically driven foreign policy has shown weakness on the world stage. His lack of action against foreign hostility has made America less safe in the eyes of our adversaries, including Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. The Biden Administration has promised a ‘swift and firm response' from the United States and her allies should Russia invade Ukraine, yet there has been no meaningful action taken by this Administration to hold Putin accountable for his blatant violation of international law. Putin's violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity must be met with clear condemnation and punishing economic sanctions from the United States and allied countries. Russian aggression has only made our alliances stronger – but strong leadership and action are necessary to hold Putin accountable and prevent further escalation. This is a matter of U.S. national security. President Biden must deliver on sanctions immediately. The world is watching."

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