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Congressman George Holding

Representing the 13th District of North Carolina

Rep. Holding Stands with Pres. Poroshenko as He Urges ‘America to Lead the Way’

Sep 18, 2014
Press Release
"I stand with President Poroshenko as he urges ‘America to lead the way’ and I call on our president to lead with courage and conviction on the world stage."

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 18, 2014
CONTACT: Alex Miehls, 202-226-8159

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman George Holding (NC-13) issued the following statement after Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko addressed a joint session of Congress today:  

"At a time of great unrest around the world, I welcomed President Poroshenko’s historic address to a joint session of Congress as a symbol of America’s historic leadership.

“The U.S. has a responsibility to stand for freedom and democracy, but sadly our president fails to confront these challenges as chaos ensues. The president’s decision to retreat from the world stage has created a vacuum filled by aggression across the globe.

“As President Poroshenko said, ‘With just one move, the world has been thrown back in time — to a reality of territorial claims, zones of influence, criminal aggression and annexations.' I stand with President Poroshenko as he urges ‘America to lead the way’ and I call on our president to lead with courage and conviction on the world stage."

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Issues: 
Foreign Affairs