Eugene Vindman Warns: Trump’s Actions Towards Ukraine Are Sending A Dangerous Message To China

During remarks on the House floor on Monday, Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA) discussed the Trump Administration's support to Ukraine.

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00:00Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute.

00:04Mr. Speaker, history has taught us time and time again that appeasement in the face of aggression and evil only invites more aggression.

00:13We saw it in the 1930s, and we're seeing echoes of it in the Trump administration's actions today.

00:19When we hesitate to support Ukraine, we drag our feet or allow political infighting to stall critical aid,

00:26we are sending a dangerous message to autocrats, especially China.

00:30Vladimir Putin invaded a sovereign democracy.

00:34He is betting that the free world will grow tired, that we will turn inward, and we will look away.

00:39We cannot let that happen.

00:41Standing with Ukraine is not charity.

00:44It is deterrence in our national security interest.

00:47If we do not stand with Ukraine, eventually American troops will be forced to fight aggressors in East Asia or Europe.

00:53Deterrence is the key to putting them in our national security first.

00:58Appeasement failed the world before.

01:00We cannot afford to repeat that mistake.

01:03I yield back.

01:04For what purpose does the gentlewoman from New York seek recognition?