WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal issued text of the following press release:
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the statement below after the House of Representatives approved legislation to provide military aid to Ukraine and sanction officials and businesses that support Russia's war machine:
"Really significant, robust support for Ukraine could come at a critical moment as it turns the tide against Russia. As I saw during my visit last week, Putin's escalating cruelty- unspeakably bloodier bombing of civilians- reflects his increasing desperation. He's losing troops, territory and resources at an unsustainable pace. This bill's sledgehammer combination of military support and economic sanctions would help give...