Rep. Latimer: “Under President Trump, we have lost our moral standing in world affairs”

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative George Latimer (NY-16) took to the House floor to talk about the United States’ recent vote in the United Nations supporting Russia’s position. Rep. Latimer also criticized President Donald Trump calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a dictator but refusing to call Vladimir Putin a dictator.

Rep. Latimer’s full speech can be found below and here:

“Thank you Mr/Madam Speaker.

America once liberated France from the Nazi regime, freed Kuwait from the grip of Saddam Hussein, and defended South Korea against North Korean aggression. But this apparently is a new MAGAmerica - siding with the evil aggressor, and blaming the victim. 

Ronald Reagan called Russia the Evil Empire. But Donald Trump knows better. George HW Bush called Russia part of the axis of evil. But Donald Trump knows better. Our US vote in the UN supports the aggressor Russia, not the victim, an independent Ukraine. 

Under President Trump, we have lost our moral standing in world affairs. 

Our enemies are watching. They are making alliances while we toss aside allies to satisfy the inconceivable love this President has for Vladimir Putin. Putin poisons his critics; that’s who our new best friend is. 

I am new to this chamber. But hear me friends; consequences will be tragic for those who love freedom worldwide if we don’t return to true American foundational principles: Freedom and Democracy.

Thank you, I yield back.”