Congressman Tom Suozzi (D -- Long Island, Queens) has issued the following statement in response to the unfolding and active situation in Ukraine:
"Putin's illegitimate and unprovoked attack in Ukraine demands a united strong response from the world community. Putin cannot be appeased. We must summon the strength. "The veneer of civilization is paper-thin. We are its guardians, and we cannot rest,' said Tom Lantos, former member of Congress and Holocaust survivor."