Washington, DC - US Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after President Obama signed Ukraine legislation into law.

"We stand united in our overwhelming support of Ukrainian aspirations to build a prosperous and more secure future, absent Russian interference and involvement. Our democratic values and unshakable commitment to freedom have guided our response throughout this crisis. This aid package, coupled with sanctions against individuals responsible for violence and human rights violations, sends a clear message about our resolve and assistance for Ukraine."

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