Steny H. Hoyer
09/24/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/24/2025 18:48
Hoyer Statement on Trump's Shift Regarding Ukraine
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's recent comments in support of a Ukrainian victory against Russia:
"Donald Trump was right when he said yesterday that a properly armed and resourced Ukraine can win this war and reclaim its occupied territory. That is what I have argued - and Ukraine has demonstrated - ever since Vladimir Putin launched his criminal invasion more than three years ago. Supporting that mission has been a bipartisan effort and ought to remain so.
"President Trump says Russia is a 'paper tiger.' Surely then, we should ensure that Putin and Russia do not gain from their criminal conduct. Ranking Member Gregory Meeks and I introduced H.R. 2913, the Ukraine Support Act, to advance that objective. Our bipartisan discharge petition already has 213 votes. I urge my colleagues to act decisively and to sign on to our petition to give that legislation a vote on the Floor. If Donald Trump believes Ukraine can and should win this war, there are no more excuses for holding out."
"Donald Trump was right when he said yesterday that a properly armed and resourced Ukraine can win this war and reclaim its occupied territory. That is what I have argued - and Ukraine has demonstrated - ever since Vladimir Putin launched his criminal invasion more than three years ago. Supporting that mission has been a bipartisan effort and ought to remain so.
"President Trump says Russia is a 'paper tiger.' Surely then, we should ensure that Putin and Russia do not gain from their criminal conduct. Ranking Member Gregory Meeks and I introduced H.R. 2913, the Ukraine Support Act, to advance that objective. Our bipartisan discharge petition already has 213 votes. I urge my colleagues to act decisively and to sign on to our petition to give that legislation a vote on the Floor. If Donald Trump believes Ukraine can and should win this war, there are no more excuses for holding out."
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