The assistance of our embassy. Thank you, ms. Victoria. You know, i think that no one has any doubts that the lukashenko regime, in particular, is waging a war against ukraine, precisely from the territory of belarus, there was an entry of Russian Troops into the territory of kyiv region, and perhaps i will surprise someone, but when in the 22nd year, exactly somewhere exactly two years ago, we drove into the territory of kyiv region and talked with people, who survived the occupation, many of them suspected that the Belarusian Military was also there, people had such suspicions, in particular, they believed that, after all, according to all indications, they were not russians, so it is obvious that this is the side of the war, the regime itself lukashenka, i emphasize, i emphasize this thesis, thats it it is obvious that, well, certainly not to diplomatic etiquette backwards. And we have to be clear here, thank you, mr. Yaroslav, why diplomatic relations actually, after all, i will ex
Critical, of course, the priority is military aid, in fact, this is the most critical thing that is needed in order to at least restrain, in fact, those plans of russia for advancement, which are clearly there, but we will not speculate on coffee grounds, it would be very good it would be the decision was made and they took part in it. Trumps own republican in order to have coresponsibility for the provision of aid, accordingly to be included in the process of aid to ukraine, and here it is symbolic, of course, the quantity matters, of course the timing matters, but the very fact that the United States continues to provide courier aid, and there is bipartisan support in this, because actually it is necessary to make any decision, much more. Important, yes, europe is forced to help more actively, yes, we now see leadership france, and very often the fact that aid is coming is not even spoken about, which by the way, not well , if it is not typical of french politics, they are actually u
Of the adoption of this law by the congress of the United States of america, the decision of this after the easter holidays, because we have been watching this drama for four months or the fifth month already, and we see that, well, no concessions or any steps there is no forward yet. Im here i completely agree with victoria, in fact , any help for the survival of the country is critical, of course the priority is military aid, in fact, this is the most critical thing that is needed in order to at least deter, in fact, those plans of russia to advance, which are clearly there,. We will not speculate on the coffee grounds, it would be very good if the republican trumpists actually took part in the decision and took part in it in order to have coresponsibility for the provision of aid and, accordingly, to be included in the aid process of ukraine is also symbolic here, of course the number is important, of course the terms are important, but the very fact that the United States continues
And members will recess today from 12 30 to 2 15 eastern and we do hope to bring you leadership briefings and hear more about the plans for the senate. Live coverage. U. S. Senate here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, we fix our minds on you, the author and perfecter of our faith. Remind our lawmakers that a heavenly focus brings joy. Give them the wisdom to see that those who have done the most good in this present world often have thought most about the world to come. May our senators permit the diligent focus of their hearts on heaven to preserve the vigor of their work on earth. May your kingdom come. May your will be done on earth even as it is done in heaven. We pray in your strong name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america
Work they will do. May they seek in all their labors to please and glorify you as you fill them with your grace. May they not become weary in doing what is right, knowing that in due season they will reap if they faint not. Lord, let your peace flood their hearts and help them to realize that it is by your permission that they will breathe their next breath. May they permit lifes problems to make them more dependent on your guidance and strength. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Mcconnell mr. President. The presiding officer the majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell weve been debating obamacares fail use and failures and what to do about them for so many years now. Weve heard so many distress stories from constituents who have