GEARY COUNTY —U.S. Senator Jerry Moran focused on the Russia - Ukraine situation as he opened his comments at a Military Affairs Council breakfast in Junction City Thursday morning. "I want to make certain that we condemn Vladimir Putin and Russia for their intrusion into Ukraine."
Referring to the action by Russia, Moran stated that there is nothing noble and there is no justification, "and it's the greatest provocation for one country invading another, certainly in Europe, since World War II. "
Moran called for America to be united in support of the nation, the administration and the U.S. military. "While there may be those that try to divide us at this time, America does its best when we work together. Do not let us make a mistake to be divided." The senator spoke at the Geary County Convention Center.
In a statement from his office earlier this week, Moran wrote, “I am grateful for our military service members stationed in Europe—and those who have recently deployed there—for demonstrating to our NATO allies in Europe and around the world that the United States can be relied upon.”