Congressman Joyce Condemns War Crimes in Ukraine

Washington, DC – Congressman John Joyce M.D. (PA-13) decried Russian war crimes against the Ukrainian residents of Bucha in a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Congressman Joyce’s speech follows news reports of the shocking murders of Ukrainian civilians, perpetrated by Russian forces. During his remarks, Dr. Joyce called for continued sanctions against Russian exports, and an increase in lethal aid to be delivered to the Ukrainian military.

“The people of Ukraine must know that Americans stand with them in their fight for freedom,” said Congressman Joyce.

Watch Congressman Joyce’s speech here, a full transcript of his remarks can be found below.

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I rise to condemn Vladimir Putin and the Russian army.

These brutal and violent thugs have attempted to rehang the iron curtain for the sole purpose of committing abject violence against the free and sovereign people of Ukraine.

The killing of women and children outside of Kyiv is a vile act, that amounts to war crimes.

It’s time to deliver the lethal aid that the Ukrainian people need to deter these Russian acts of murder.

It is time to cut off Russian exports to the free world.

No country that values the sanctity of life should want to buy their goods.

No place where free people live should use the energy that Russian refineries produce.

The Biden Administration must hold the line and impose severe sanctions against Russia for their murderous acts.

And the people of Ukraine must know that Americans stand with them in their fight for freedom.

Thank you, and I yield.

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