Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Monday that Ukraine President Volodymy Zelenskyy will address Congress virtually on Wednesday morning, saying the address is only open to members of Congress.
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“Congress remains unwavering in our commitment to supporting Ukraine as they face Putin’s cruel and diabolical aggression, and to passing legislation to cripple and isolate the Russian economy as well as deliver humanitarian, security and economic assistance to Ukraine,” Pelosi and Schumer wrote in a letter to colleagues. “We look forward to the privilege of welcoming President Zelenskyy’s address to the House and Senate and to convey our support to the people of Ukraine as they bravely defend democracy."
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