“I want the U.S. to keep spending on Ukraine's war. Russia's attack is bad. The war has gone on for a long time. Many Ukrainians have died. I want the U.S. to keep supporting Ukraine until they can celebrate their national day without war.”
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House of Representatives
Supporting Ukraine
“We have an affordable housing problem. I want taxpayers to subsidize buying homes and modifying them for seniors. Government should do more to make housing cheaper. I introduced two bills with tax credits. I want young families and seniors to have cheaper housing. The President says nobody cares about housing. I want these bills to pass.”
“I want to praise the New York Blood Center. They need more blood donations. I want people to donate blood. Donating blood is good. More people should do it. The New York Blood Center does important work. Hospitals need blood. I want to encourage people to donate.”