HARTFORD – Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy and Arizona Sen. John McCain spoke to a packed house at the Ukrainian National Home in support of giving U.S. weapons to Ukraine.
“There’s no doubt that they’re being outgunned by Vladimir Putin and we’ve already had legislation authorizing it thanks to Senator Murphy’s leadership,” said McCain of the Ukrainian forces and their fight against Russian-backed separatists.
Last week, a bipartisan group of lawmakers called on President Obama to provide weapons and other aid to Ukraine. Murphy and McCain also called for sharing intelligence with Ukraine and encouraging economic growth.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal joined his colleagues in …read more
Source: FOX CT
