SCHIFF: One American, a war hero and statesman who's no stranger to this body recognized the threat posed by Russia's invasion of Crimea, Senator John McCain. In an interview, he declared, quote, "We are all Ukrainians." Senator McCain advised that this is a chess match reminiscent of the Cold War, and we need to realize that and act accordingly. He was, of course, absolutely right, consistent with the commitments made to Ukraine in 1994, the United States and Europe responded to Russia's invasion by imposing significant sanctions on Russia. We joined Europe in providing Ukraine billions of dollars in economic support to help is resist Russian influence. And the Senate approved by an overwhelming bipartisan majority vital security assistance to help rebuild Ukraine's military, which the former Russian-backed leader of Ukraine had starved of resources. This strong bipartisan support for Ukraine reflected what Senator McCain said was an opportunity for the United States to undermine Russian leverage in Eastern Europe by building, quote, "a success in Ukraine." Senator McCain outlined this vision. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) MCCAIN: Putin also sees here's this beautiful and large and magnificent country called Ukraine, and suppose Ukraine finally after failing in 2004 gets it right, democracy, gets rid of corruption, economy's really improving, and it's right there on the border of Russia. And so, I think it makes me very nervous if there were a success in Ukraine in bringing about a free and open society and economic success, which is not the case in Russia, as you know, which is propped up by energy. (END VIDEO CLIP) SCHIFF: Achieving the Ukrainian success that Senator McCain and many of us hoped for proved to be a daunting task, but several witnesses who testified before the House said Vladimir Zelensky's landslide election in April 2019 was a game changer. Here is how U.S. diplomat David Holmes explained the, quote, "historic opportunity created by his election." (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) HOLMES: Despite the Russian aggression over the past five years, Ukrainians have rebuilt a shattered economy, adhered to a peace process, and moved economically and socially closer to the west toward our way of life. Earlier this year, large majorities Ukrainians again chose a fresh start by voting for a political newcomer as president, replacing 80 percent of their parliament and endorsing a platform consistent with our democratic values, our reform priorities, and our strategic interests. This year's revolution at the ballot box underscores that despite its imperfections Ukraine is a genuine and vibrant democracy and an example to other post-Soviet countries and beyond from Moscow to Hong Kong. (END VIDEO CLIP) SCHIFF: Support for Ukraine's security and reform is critical not only to our own national security, but that to other allies and emerging democracies around the world. The widely-accepted fact of Ukraine's importance to our national security makes President Trump's abuse of power and withholding of vital, diplomatic, and military support all the more disturbing. http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/2001/24/se.10.html
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What I actually told @TIME: We are all Ukrainians, Georgians, Burmese & Tibetans - we're with all those struggling for their human rights - John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) February 28, 2014
In response to reports of a Russian takeover in parts of Crimea, Arizona Senator John McCain declared Friday, “We are all Ukrainians,” before calling for swift U.S. economic aide to Ukraine, new moves to condemn Russia at the United Nations, sanctions against Russian officials and the installation of U.S. missiles in the nearby Czech Republic as a show of American regional strength. Russian President Vladimir Putin believes “this is a chess match reminiscent of the Cold War and we need to realize that and act accordingly,” McCain said, in an exclusive interview with TIME. “That does not mean I envision a conflict with Russia, but we need to take certain measures that would convince Putin that there is a very high cost to actions that he is taking now.” The comments echoed McCain’s 2008 statement, “We are all Georgians,” which he made as a Republican candidate for President after Russia invaded Georgia. Six years later, McCain says he feels the same about the plight of Ukraine. “We are all Ukrainians in the respect that we have a sovereign nation that is again with international boundaries… that is again being taken in as part of Russia,” he said in an interview in his Senate office. “That is not acceptable to an America that stands up for the rights of human beings. We are Georgians. And we are Ukrainians.” https://time.com/10829/ukraine-john-mccain-putin-crimea/
The U.S. has appealed ro Russia not to intervene in Ukraine - Russia tells U.S. they will not become involved, and then laughs loudly! - Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 28, 2014
Will be playing golf today with Rand Paul at Trump International in Palm Beach. Will be both interesting and fun! - Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 1, 2014
Получая Liberty Medal по представления Байдена в октябре 2017, Маккейн говорил про Байдена:
"Vice President Biden and I have known each other for a lot of years now, more than forty, if you’re counting. We knew each other back when we were young and handsome and smarter than everyone else but were too modest to say so. Joe was already a Senator, and I was the Navy’s Liaison to the Senate. My duties included, as he mentioned earlier, escorting senate delegations on overseas trips, and in that capacity, I supervised the delegation’s luggage, which could require - now and again - when no one of lower rank was available for the job - that I carry someone else’s bag. Once or twice that turned out to be the young senator from Delaware. I’ve resented it ever since. Joe has heard me joke about that before. I hope he has heard, too, my profession of gratitude for his friendship and love these many years. It’s meant a lot to me. We served in the Senate together for over twenty years, during some eventful times, as we passed from young men to the fossils who appear before you this evening. We didn’t always agree on the issues. We often argued - sometimes passionately. But we believed in each other’s patriotism and the sincerity of each other’s convictions. We believed in the institution we were privileged to serve in. We believed in our mutual responsibility to help make the place work and to cooperate in finding solutions to our country’s problems. We believed in our country and in our country’s indispensability to international peace and stability, and to the progress of humanity. And through it all, whether we argued or agreed, Joe was good company. You all know he is good company. So thank you, old friend, for your company and your service to America." https://constitutioncenter.org/liberty-medal/media-info/remarks-john-mccain
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This strong bipartisan support for Ukraine reflected what Senator McCain said was an opportunity for the United States to undermine Russian leverage in Eastern Europe by building, quote, "a success in Ukraine." Senator McCain outlined this vision.
(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)
MCCAIN: Putin also sees here's this beautiful and large and magnificent country called Ukraine, and suppose Ukraine finally after failing in 2004 gets it right, democracy, gets rid of corruption, economy's really improving, and it's right there on the border of Russia. And so, I think it makes me very nervous if there were a success in Ukraine in bringing about a free and open society and economic success, which is not the case in Russia, as you know, which is propped up by energy.
(END VIDEO CLIP)
SCHIFF: Achieving the Ukrainian success that Senator McCain and many of us hoped for proved to be a daunting task, but several witnesses who testified before the House said Vladimir Zelensky's landslide election in April 2019 was a game changer. Here is how U.S. diplomat David Holmes explained the, quote, "historic opportunity created by his election."
(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)
HOLMES: Despite the Russian aggression over the past five years, Ukrainians have rebuilt a shattered economy, adhered to a peace process, and moved economically and socially closer to the west toward our way of life.
Earlier this year, large majorities Ukrainians again chose a fresh start by voting for a political newcomer as president, replacing 80 percent of their parliament and endorsing a platform consistent with our democratic values, our reform priorities, and our strategic interests. This year's revolution at the ballot box underscores that despite its imperfections Ukraine is a genuine and vibrant democracy and an example to other post-Soviet countries and beyond from Moscow to Hong Kong.
(END VIDEO CLIP)
SCHIFF: Support for Ukraine's security and reform is critical not only to our own national security, but that to other allies and emerging democracies around the world. The widely-accepted fact of Ukraine's importance to our national security makes President Trump's abuse of power and withholding of vital, diplomatic, and military support all the more disturbing.
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What I actually told @TIME: We are all Ukrainians, Georgians, Burmese & Tibetans - we're with all those struggling for their human rights
- John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) February 28, 2014
In response to reports of a Russian takeover in parts of Crimea, Arizona Senator John McCain declared Friday, “We are all Ukrainians,” before calling for swift U.S. economic aide to Ukraine, new moves to condemn Russia at the United Nations, sanctions against Russian officials and the installation of U.S. missiles in the nearby Czech Republic as a show of American regional strength.
Russian President Vladimir Putin believes “this is a chess match reminiscent of the Cold War and we need to realize that and act accordingly,” McCain said, in an exclusive interview with TIME. “That does not mean I envision a conflict with Russia, but we need to take certain measures that would convince Putin that there is a very high cost to actions that he is taking now.”
The comments echoed McCain’s 2008 statement, “We are all Georgians,” which he made as a Republican candidate for President after Russia invaded Georgia. Six years later, McCain says he feels the same about the plight of Ukraine. “We are all Ukrainians in the respect that we have a sovereign nation that is again with international boundaries… that is again being taken in as part of Russia,” he said in an interview in his Senate office. “That is not acceptable to an America that stands up for the rights of human beings. We are Georgians. And we are Ukrainians.”
https://time.com/10829/ukraine-john-mccain-putin-crimea/
The U.S. has appealed ro Russia not to intervene in Ukraine - Russia tells U.S. they will not become involved, and then laughs loudly!
- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 28, 2014
Will be playing golf today with Rand Paul at Trump International in Palm Beach. Will be both interesting and fun!
- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 1, 2014
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"Vice President Biden and I have known each other for a lot of years now, more than forty, if you’re counting.
We knew each other back when we were young and handsome and smarter than everyone else but were too modest to say so.
Joe was already a Senator, and I was the Navy’s Liaison to the Senate. My duties included, as he mentioned earlier, escorting senate delegations on overseas trips, and in that capacity, I supervised the delegation’s luggage, which could require - now and again - when no one of lower rank was available for the job - that I carry someone else’s bag. Once or twice that turned out to be the young senator from Delaware. I’ve resented it ever since.
Joe has heard me joke about that before. I hope he has heard, too, my profession of gratitude for his friendship and love these many years. It’s meant a lot to me. We served in the Senate together for over twenty years, during some eventful times, as we passed from young men to the fossils who appear before you this evening.
We didn’t always agree on the issues. We often argued - sometimes passionately. But we believed in each other’s patriotism and the sincerity of each other’s convictions. We believed in the institution we were privileged to serve in.
We believed in our mutual responsibility to help make the place work and to cooperate in finding solutions to our country’s problems. We believed in our country and in our country’s indispensability to international peace and stability, and to the progress of humanity.
And through it all, whether we argued or agreed, Joe was good company. You all know he is good company. So thank you, old friend, for your company and your service to America."
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