Miller-Meeks Statement on Being Sanctioned by Russia
April 14, 2022
OTTUMWA, I.A.—Today, April 14th, 2022, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) released the following statement after being sanctioned by Russia for supporting several measures to punish the Russian economy, government, President Putin, and Russian oligarchs for the on-going invasion of Ukraine:
“I will not bow down to the thugs in Moscow. The invasion of Ukraine violates international law and cannot go unpunished. I am proud to stand with the people of Ukraine and I am inspired by their bravery and will to fight for their country. I will continue to work with all of my colleagues to hold Russia, Putin, and his cronies accountable for their war crimes against the people of Ukraine.”
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