historic, timely, brave. that s how ukrainian president volodymyr zelenskyy describes the surprise visit from president biden this morning. [ sirens ]. with air raid sirens blaring, on presidents day no less. a major morale boost days before the country marks a year since russia s invasion. president biden announcing another major military aid package, making it clear that despite domestic pressure to down size assistance, the u.s. support for ukraine is unwavering. freedom is priceless. it s worth fighting for for as long as it takes, and that s how long we re going to be with you, mr. president, for as long as it takes. as the president now embarks on another leg of the trip, we re learning crucial new details about how this historic moment came together. more on that ahead, and how the kremlin is responding with the trip coming just days after the u.s. formally accused russia of creigh committing crimes of against humanity. prayers for former president jimmy carter
military equipment and weapons. he also said the u.s. will be steadfast in its support for ukraine. i thought it was critical that there not be any doubt, none whatsoever about u.s. support for ukraine in your war against the brutal attack from russia. for all the disagreement we have in congress on some issues, there is significant agreement on support for ukraine. this is so much larger than just ukraine. the two leaders also walked out on the streets of kyiv paying respects to the thousands of ukrainian soldiers killed in the conflict. vice president harris said russia has committed crimes against humanity in ukraine. russia s ambassador to the u.s. responded by accusing the u.s. of trying to demonize russia. it comes as the u.s. ambassador to the u.n. warned china it would be crossing a red line if it were to provide lethal aid to russia for use in ukraine. four u.s. officials familiar with the matter tell nbc news the u.s. believes china may already be providing non-
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Patients with Rare Diseases. Advocates for medical ethics and a therapeutic industry professionals also testified to provide insight on the fda Clinical Trial process. This hearing before the Senate Special Agent Committee is about two hours. [background noises] [background noises] good morning the Senate Special committee will come to order welcome everybody. Welcome to the committees eighth hearing of the one her 18th congress about Drug Development for rare and serious diseases. As is the tradition of the committee, the aging Committee Ranking member, Ranking Member brought in this case will offer an opening statement. Thank you, senator. Thank the witnesses for coming and for all of the folks from around the country here today. There are over 7000 rare progressive and serious diseases known to man. It is estimated 95 black treatment. Yet in my time et cetera there is not been one Senate Hearing to examine promising therapies for people with rare progressive and serious diseases. Th