Blumenthal, Portman, Klobuchar, & Wicker Travel to Poland This Weekend

[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Rob Portman (R-OH), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Roger Wicker (R-MS) announced that they are traveling to Poland this weekend to meet with Polish officials and visit refugee sites to reaffirm the U.S.’ commitment to Poland, Ukraine and other allies in response to President Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

“As Putin continues his brutal, savage invasion, I’m traveling with a bipartisan group of Senators to the Ukrainian border in Poland to see first-hand the heartbreaking, exploding humanitarian crisis —and learn how America can magnify its military assistance to brave Ukrainian freedom fighters,” said Blumenthal. “I’ll be bringing a message of strong solidarity and support from Connecticut’s people — particularly from our Ukrainian-American community — and I’ll be learning how best we can help. I will be meeting with senior members of the Polish and American governments, the brave men and women of the 82nd Airborne Division, and relief organizations to seek greatly expanded aid to Ukraine. The Ukrainian people are inspiring the world in their bold, brave fight for freedom. I’ll continue pressing for America to provide more ammunition, Javelin and Stinger missiles, fighter airplanes, and other lethal aid. Refugees need food, shelter, and medical care. I will bring back to Connecticut an eyewitness account of how we can help offer more support.”

“I am proud to join my colleagues on this important trip to Poland,” said Portman. “The Polish people continue their unwavering support for NATO after 23 years of fighting alongside the U.S. and our allies. This bipartisan delegation will send a clear message that the U.S. is thankful for their support of Ukraine and their offer of providing fighter jets, as the people of Ukraine continues to endure brutal Russian atrocities.” 

“I am proud to stand with my colleagues from both sides of the aisle with our friend and ally Poland,” said Klobuchar. “Poland has been a stalwart ally to Ukraine, welcoming Ukrainian refugees and providing critical resources during this unprovoked attack. We will be meeting with military and government leaders, U.S. soldiers stationed in Poland, and Ukrainian refugees and aid workers. We will make clear our commitment to stand with the Ukrainian and Polish people against Vladimir Putin.”

“Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked assault on Ukraine has threatened to plunge Europe into the deadliest conflict since 1945,” said Wicker. “Putin’s continued attack on a sovereign nation demands a strong and united response from the U.S and our NATO allies. I am glad to visit Poland as we work together to halt Putin’s advance. I also look forward to meeting with senior Polish officials to find new avenues for cooperation in supporting our brave Ukrainian friends.”

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