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Barry Leon retweeted
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Carney: Putin is going to lose this war. And from now until the point where he realizes that or accepts that is absolutely senseless slaughter.
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Barry Leon retweeted
Very emotional moment from the interview with Zelenskyy. You should watch this. JOURNALIST: Do you miss being an actor? ZELENSKYY:?I miss being a good father. JOURNALIST: When your children were little, what did you tell them the most? What was the thing that you told them the most when they were small? ZELENSKYY: I love you. JOURNALIST: And what do you tell them now that they're older? ZELENSKYY: Oh, I miss you. JOURNALIST: When was the last time you cried? ZELENSKYY: I will try to do it after our interview. No, I mean this, between us. I'm a normal man and then there are a lot of different moments, between us, almost each day, a lot of losses on the battlefield and civilians, and there are absolutely crazy attacks on our people. And I'm just, it's… I mean, It's very difficult really, when I give orders (medals). I said about it. It's always difficult for me when I give orders (medals) to the mothers and fathers, who lost their children. In such moments, really, I often cry. JOURNALIST: Are you a hero? ZELENSKYY: No. JOURNALIST: So who is your hero? ZELENSKYY:?My hero? My children, my army, our army, and Ukrainian people. So I'm a part… I'm also a Ukrainian, so I'm a part of our nation. But now our nation, I think, that our nation is absolutely heroic.
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Barry Leon retweeted
Last night, the House chose to stand with Ukraine, and I was proud to cast my vote. We passed military and reconstruction aid for Ukraine, plus hard new sanctions on Russia. We did it over the objections of Mike Johnson and Republican leadership, who spent over a year trying to keep this bill from ever hitting the floor. Eighteen Republicans crossed the aisle and did the right thing. Why does this matter? Because when a giant authoritarian state invades a smaller democracy, there is no gray area. There is no “both sides.” Vladimir Putin is a thug. He started an unprovoked war. He flattened cities. He stole children from their families. Helping Ukraine isn’t charity. It’s the test of whether we still mean a single word we say about freedom. I heard every excuse. The war’s winding down, they said, so let’s wait and see. Nonsense. You don’t strengthen a democracy by going wobbly the second things get hard. You don’t stop the next invasion by telling the world American resolve comes with an expiration date. Putin is watching. So is every dictator who dreams of taking what isn’t his by force. This bill still has to clear the Senate and survive a presidential signature. The odds are long. But the House did its job. And we said it plainly: no country gets swallowed whole just because a tyrant wants it. I’ll keep fighting to see this through. Ukraine’s fight is our fight, and we do not abandon our friends. ms.now/news/house-passes-ukr…
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Barry Leon retweeted
D-Day commemoration, Omaha Beach, June 6 2024 Zelensky arrived, the crowd applauded. And then this happened: 🇺🇸 veteran: You’re a saviour of the people Zelensky: No, no, you saved Europe 🇺🇸 veteran: My hero Zelensky: No, you are our hero 🇺🇸🇫🇷🇺🇦

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Barry Leon retweeted
‼️BACON: Russia is bombing Ukrainian cities every night with ballistic missiles and hypersonic missiles, and we better be there to help them, or in the history books it's gonna say, "United States failed when it's most needed." “Are we gonna stand with good, or are we gonna stand with evil? That's what this is about tonight. Ukraine is a democracy, it's a free market, it's rule of law. It's been invaded by a dictator who throws his enemies off of roofs, poisons his adversaries, and he attacked his neighbor that's four times smaller than Russia. What's the goal? To eliminate their independence, to eliminate them as a culture, as a people, 'cause he wants to control those old borders of his that he has had. We gotta stand for the good side tonight. What does this bill do? It provides $1.3 billion in direct military aid, and $8 billion in military sales, and provides tough sanctions on Russia. We should have done this a year ago. We could have done this in a bipartisan way year ago, but we have not. This decision is needed now. Russia is bombing Ukrainian cities every night with ballistic missiles and hypersonic missiles, and we better be there to help them, or in the history books it's gonna say, "United States failed when it's most needed." And I know this, I want this House to stand on the right side. I want Republicans to stand where Ronald Reagan would be if he was here right now. Ronald Reagan would be voting yes tonight. He'd be standing up for Ukraine and opposing Russia. This is our Churchill moment or our Chamberlain moment, and by God, I'm gonna choose Churchill, and this House better choose Churchill tonight. With that, I yield” - @RepDonBacon on Thursday, June 4th, 2026
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Barry Leon retweeted
Canada and Barbados share a dynamic trade relationship, and shared values of sustainability and inclusivity. Prime Minister @miaamormottley and I are going to build on that foundation — by deepening our partnership across development, climate, and security, and by working to renew the Canada-CARICOM Strategic Partnership.
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Barry Leon retweeted
Rep. Keating to Rubio: "I'm sure you're aware that Ukraine, country that at the time had third-largest nuclear arsenal, peacefully turned over their nuclear weapons in conjunction with Budapest Memorandum. And in exchange for U.S. commitment to defend Ukraine if it ever came under threat. The U.S. gave its word to Ukraine that it would defend them. And I find this amazing. In your opening remarks, as you took us all over the world and mentioned 15 different incidents where you have interceded — 15, the top 15 — not once did you mention Ukraine when you were prioritizing achievements that are there."
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Barry Leon retweeted
PM Carney tells immigrants to leave behind the feuds of their homelands: "We don't welcome the world's hatreds" "When you come to Canada you bring your faith, your tradition, your language, your story - you leave behind your animosities"
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Barry Leon retweeted
When Canadians sing “We stand on guard for thee” — I think Canadians mean it. And I hope that’s what we can leave this meeting committing to, as premiers, in this crucial moment for our country.
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Barry Leon retweeted
Canada is stronger when we work together.
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Barry Leon retweeted
Canada strongly condemns Russia’s launch of large-scale missile and drone attacks on civilian targets in Kyiv tonight. For more than four years since Russia’s illegal invasion, it has greatly underestimated the courage, determination, and strength of the Ukrainian people — even as Putin’s regime has relentlessly bombed Ukrainian energy infrastructure, schools, hospitals, and homes. We call on Russia to immediately cease these strikes and end this illegal war of aggression. They prolong human suffering and do nothing to change the fact that Russia will lose this war. Canada will continue working closely with international partners to secure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine and Europe.
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The U.S. ambassador to Ukraine resigned and openly accused Trump of aligning with Putin. Respect to Bridget Brink — a brave and honest woman.
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Barry Leon retweeted
Ukraine’s fight is our fight, their cause is our cause, and their independence will be our victory. To the Ukrainian communities in Canada and around the world celebrating their culture, identity, and traditions this Vyshyvanka Day: Canada stands with you.
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Barry Leon retweeted
We are pleased to announce that ILA Canada is launching three inaugural awards this year to recognize outstanding contributions to international law in Canada.
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Barry Leon retweeted
Hungary’s parliament sings “Ode to Joy” — the anthem of Europe — after Péter Magyar is sworn in as prime minister. Hungary is once again a proud member of the European Union.
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Barry Leon retweeted
This exchange between @SenBlumenthal and Trump’s judicial nominees is utterly astounding. If you can watch this and still think this country isn’t falling into authoritarianism and fascism under Donald Trump, then you are not being honest with yourself.
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Barry Leon retweeted
Zelenskyy: “If JD Vance is proud of not helping us, it means he's helping the Russians, and I'm not sure that strengthens the United States.” 🎯
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Barry Leon retweeted
Mark Carney on dealing with Trump: "Lots of people like to be flattered but he can see through obsequiousness and so I think the best way to deal with the president is to be straight with him."
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Barry Leon retweeted
CARNEY: "I do not get up first thing in the morning and think about the United States. I think about Canadians ... Our destiny is first and foremost going to be determined by what we do here. Canadians get that. I'm not sure everyone south of the border understands that."
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