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Post by bot on Sept 5, 2014 18:48:11 GMT -5
Hoyer Statement on Cease-Fire in Ukraine WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after a cease-fire agreement was reached in Ukraine: “Today’s news of a cease-fire agreement in Ukraine is an important step, one that I hope will prevent needless loss of life, further destruction of property, and instability. Ukraine’s sovereignty must be respected, and Russia’s support for violent separatists in Eastern Ukraine must cease. Sanctions imposed by the United States and our allies against Russia have played an important role in bringing about this cease-fire, along with the tireless work of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. This ceasefire must now lead to negotiations that will reaffirm Ukraine’s sovereignty and achieve a lasting solution that enables all people in the region to pursue a future free from violence and war.” Visit www.democraticwhip.gov/ for more press, floor and member resources.
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