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GATEWAY SOLIDARITY ACT
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speech of
HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE
of texas
in the house of representatives
Monday, July 18, 2022
Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 7002, the Gateway Solidarity Act, which would authorize the illumination of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, by blue and yellow lights for a certain period of time to show support and solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
It has been five months since Russia invaded Ukraine, and the relentless pain caused to the Ukrainian people has not subsided.
Families are being separated by war, adults and children are being ruthlessly killed, and a rogue Russia is violently crushing political speech from its own citizens who oppose the war.
The threat and aggression by Russia has persisted despite global resistance.
This act of aggression on the part of Russia creates instability in the region and places at risk the over 70 years of global peace that followed World War II.
The lives of all Ukrainians matter at this moment, and we must do what we can while we can to stop Russia's assault on the people of Ukraine and its democratically elected government.
As President Biden so aptly stated, ``We either back the Ukrainian people as they defend their country or stand by as Russia continues its atrocities and aggression.''
The United States must continue to support Ukraine during their time of war.
I urge all my colleagues to support H.R. 7002, the Gateway Solidarity Act.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Ukrainian people during their darkest hour.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 122(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 122(2)
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