John Hames shared with you:   Sen. Paul's Statement on Situation in Ukraine paul.senate.gov - Sen. Rand Paul today issued the following statement in reaction to the developing situation in Ukraine: "We live in an interconnected world and the United States has a vital role in the stability of that world. The United States should make it abundantly clear to Russia that we expect them to honor the December 1994 Budapest Memorandum, in which the U.S., Russia, and the United Kingdom reaffirmed their commitment 'to respect the independence and sovereignty and the existing borders of Ukraine.' Russia should also be reminded that stability and territorial integrity go hand in hand with prosperity. Economic incentives align against Russian military involvement in Ukraine. Russia, which has begun to experience the benefits of expanded trade with World Trade Organization accession, should think long and hard about honoring their treaty obligations and fostering the stability that creates prosperity for its citizens. Most importantly, Russian intervention in Ukraine would be dangerous for both nations, and for the rest of the world," Sen. Paul said. Home About Rand About Kentucky Issues Services News Contact HOME  /  PRESS OFFICE  /  PRESS RELEASES Sen. Paul's Statement on Situation in Ukraine Feb 28, 2014 Sen. Rand Paul today issued the following statement in reaction to the developing situation in Ukraine: "We live in an interconnected world and the United States has a vital role in the stability of that world. The United States should make it abundantly clear to Russia that we expect them to honor the December 1994 Budapest Memorandum, in which the U.S., Russia, and the United Kingdom reaffirmed their commitment 'to respect the independence and sovereignty and the existing borders of Ukraine.' Russia should also be reminded that stability and territorial integrity go hand in hand with prosperity. Economic incentives align against Russian military involvement in Ukraine. Russia, which has begun to experience the benefits of expanded trade with World Trade Organization accession, should think long and hard about honoring their treaty obligations and fostering the stability that creates prosperity for its citizens. Most importantly, Russian intervention in Ukraine would be dangerous for both nations, and for the rest of the world," Sen. Paul said. ###   NEWS BLOGS VIDEOS 28FEB 14 Sen. Paul's Statement on Situation in Ukraine 27FEB 14 Sen. Paul and Rep. Poe Introduce Constitutional Check and Balance Act 26FEB 14 Sen. Paul Holds Surgeon General Nomination RSS | MORE NEWS Available on the App Store.

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