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What these 6 Latinos in Congress are saying about the crisis in Ukraine

By Frank Morris Lopez
February 28, 2022
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Top row, left to right: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Rep. Ritchie Torres of New York and Rep. Norma Torres of California. Bottom row, left to right: Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, Sen. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico, and Rep. Ruben Gallego of Arizona

Latino leaders in the U.S. are speaking out about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. From Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, here are what six of our elected officials in Congress are saying about the largest attack on the European continent since World War II.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is indefensible. The U.S. is right to impose targeted sanctions on Putin & his oligarchs. We also must work with our allies to prepare for a refugee crisis on a massive scale. Finally, any military action must take place with Congressional approval. https://t.co/XpQqwEKlN0

— Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@RepAOC) February 23, 2022

If Russia is permitted to continue invading Ukraine without feeling the impact of swift and severe sanctions, then other authoritarians will feel emboldened to do the same elsewhere. What is at stake is larger than Ukraine.
— Rep. Ritchie Torres (@RepRitchie) February 25, 2022

Vladimir Putin’s unprompted invasion of Ukraine is a clear threat to democracy and national security worldwide that will result in senseless suffering & death. We must continue to oppose this violation of peace & international norms, not only in word, but with definitive action. pic.twitter.com/d7n0Y6G6SB
— Rep. Norma Torres (@NormaJTorres) February 25, 2022

Putin’s decision to launch a violent, unprovoked attack on Ukraine must be met with crushing sanctions and a strong, unified response from the United States and our allies.

I stand with the Ukrainian people. Russia made a grave mistake and will be held accountable.
— Senator Cortez Masto (@SenCortezMasto) February 24, 2022

My statement on the Russian invasion of Ukraine: pic.twitter.com/CkRbIYjMUk
— Senator Ben Ray Luján (@SenatorLujan) February 24, 2022

"It's horrific… It clearly is the mark of a madman."@RepRubenGallego joins @DeanObeidallah with his immediate reactions to the Russian invasion into Ukraine, and his outlook for Putin in the long term.

LISTEN: https://t.co/uG3pdQnkVs pic.twitter.com/nUmgKs6yUL
— SiriusXM Progress (@SXMProgress) February 24, 2022

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