![]() ![]() Just in one year, our sanctions are likely to wipe out the last 15 years of Russia’s economic gains. (Applause.)įolks, the steps we’ve already taken are predicted to shrink Russia’s gross domestic product by double digits this year alone. And together with our Allies and our partners, we’re going to keep raising the economic cost and ratchet up the pain for Putin and further increase Russia’s economic isolation. Responsible nations have to come together to hold these perpetrators accountable. There’s nothing less happening than major war crimes. The sense of brutality and inhumanity left for all the world to see unapologetically. (Applause.)įolks, as we used to say when I was a senator, “If you’d excuse the point of personal privilege” - before I turn to my main remarks, I’d like to - I have to briefly address the horrifying reports of the atrocities taking place in Ukraine and the steps the United States is taking to respond in close coordination with our Allies and our partners.Īnd I’m sure you’ve seen the pictures from Bucha and out - just outside of Kyiv: bodies left in streets as Russian troops withdrew, some shot in the back of the head with their hands tied behind their backs civilians executed in cold blood bodies dumped into mass graves. There is no exaggeration: I’d not be standing here without labor, without union - union labor. It’s good to be home! (Applause.) You know, I look out there and I see an awful lot of you who - as they say in Claymont, Delaware - “who brung me to the dance.” And I - no, I really mean it. (Laughter.) Please, have a seat if you have one. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. THE PRESIDENT: It’s good to be home! (Applause.) Whoa. Get Involved Show submenu for “Get Involved””.The White House Show submenu for “The White House””.Office of the United States Trade Representative.Office of Science and Technology Policy.Executive Offices Show submenu for “Executive Offices””.Administration Show submenu for “Administration””. ![]()
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