Graham On Russian Invasion of Ukraine

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made the following statements on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Graham on Decision to Not Personally Sanction Putin:

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-russia-consequences-ukraine-war

“The Biden Administration continues to misread the moment. 

“We should not be seeking permission from allies to go after Putin and his cronies.  We should move ahead forcefully against Putin, a war criminal, and demand our allies join us! 

“Putin and his inner circle live large all over the world.  It is past time for democracies to bring him to account.  

“Not giving clarity to Putin about what would happen if he invaded Ukraine was a mistake.  Not going after him personally is an even bigger mistake. 

“The only language Putin understands is strength.”

Graham on Economic Sanctions Announced by President Biden:

“When it comes to sanctions against Putin: If we are not doing everything possible, we are not doing enough. Time is not on our side.

“I look forward to working in Congress with Republicans and Democrats to pass an emergency supplemental to help Ukraine.  How we deal with Putin determines what happens in other regions like Asia and the Middle East.  We need to get this done in the Senate next week.”