Statement from Representative Adriano Espaillat on Russia’s Unprovoked and Unjustified Attack on Ukraine. NEW YORK, NY – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in response to last night’s unprovoked and unjustified attack on Ukraine:
“Strong leaders uphold the rule of law and care about preserving innocent human life, while weak leaders treat people with cruelty and ignore norms, principles, and fair play,” said Rep. Espaillat. “With last night’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion and attack on Ukraine, the Russian government has chosen to launch a premeditated war of choice that will bring catastrophic loss of life and human suffering. U.S. intelligence analysts have warned that 25,000 – 50,000 civilians may die and 1 million to 5 million refugees may be in danger as a result of Russia’s war in Ukraine. In addition, U.S. officials informed the United Nations that Russia is compiling lists of Ukrainians to be killed or sent to camps following a military occupation. Russia has violated the core principles that uphold global peace and security with its intentions to change the borders of a sovereign country by force.
“An attack on Ukraine is an attack on democracy, and history serves as a reminder of what is at stake and that we must never turn away and remain silent during moments such as this. President Putin’s actions are reminiscent of the invasion of Czechoslovakia prior to WWII – and we must act swiftly to hold him and the Russian government accountable for their attack on Ukraine, disregard for human life, and clear violations of international law.
“The United States has prepared for this moment in close coordination with our NATO allies and global partners to ensure a strong and united response, clearly and loudly calling out Russia’s aggression and playbook for invasion and will hold them accountable.”
Representative Espaillat is the first Dominican American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and his congressional district includes Harlem, East Harlem, West Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill and the north-west Bronx. First elected to Congress in 2016, Representative Espaillat is serving his third term in Congress. Representative Espaillat currently serves as a member of the influential U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for funding the federal government’s vital activities. He is also a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), where he serves in a leadership role as the Second Vice Chair and is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, where he serves as Deputy Whip. Representative Espaillat also currently serves as a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus. To find out more about Rep. Espaillat, visit online at https://espaillat.house.gov/.
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