Do Republicans say about Ukraine only bad things? No. In Kyiv, the All-Ukrainian Forum on Conservative Policy, titled “Security. Values. Prosperity,” brought together representatives from American Republican think tanks. It turned out that Americans are well-informed about Ukraine and speak positively about our country. Moreover, Republicans have such a deep understanding of Ukrainian issues that they provide us with keys to developing cooperation.
Republicans about Ukraine at the Conservative Policy Forum
Republicans spoke extensively about Ukraine at the Conservatives Forum, co-organized by Yana Matviychuk. So, what exactly did Republicans have to say about Ukraine?
Janae Stracke, The Heritage Foundation:
«But what has stood out to me the most but definitely does not come through in American media or conservative circles is the conservative movement here in Ukraine. The fight for religious freedom, family, all of that is much stronger here than is communicated in the States. So as l’ve learned more about that, that will certainly be a primary part of my message».
Adam Rasmussen, Arizona Christian University:
«I see a problem in Ukraine that is similar in the United States. Epiphanos reminded us today that the history and the culture of Ukraine is under attack. We need to educate about the history of our countries and the word of God. In his book in 1984, the author had two people speaking to one another, O’Brien and Wilson. One said to the other, whoever controls the past controls the future. The other said, whoever controls the present controls the past. Now is the time to teach the past».
Republicans about Ukraine – more statements
Annabelle Rutledge, Young Women for America:
«Уour greatest export to the United States is not to tell conservative Christian women why Russia is bad, because we actually know. You need to communicate to conservative Christian mama bears that you care about life, life, liberty, truth. That will resonate with Christian women. Women, moms, are the largest voting demographic in the United States and the most impactful group of people when it comes to public policy».
Dalibor Rohac, American Enterprise Institute:
«So I have a message of hope and a call to action. My message of hope is a modest one. I don’t have a crystal ball. I don’t know what policies the new administration will undertake and whether they’ll be wise or not. However, you do have friends on the American right. Friends in U.S. Congress among Republicans, friends in all of the organizations that have visited Kyiv on this trip of ours, I think we’ll be all bringing back this message that this war is winnable. And I want to really reassure you that for all the rhetoric and the sort of craziness that America brings about, there are people on the right who understand that Ukrainians are the good guys, that Russians are the bad guys, that this war is a global one with implications for the United States that go far, far beyond Ukraine and my call to action is one that really tries to look beyond the war itself, because I think our goal is not just a Ukraine at peace, but a successful and prosperous and democratic Ukraine going forward».
Tim Goeglein, Focus on the Family:
«So, our final call to order is that in love and fidelity between the United States and Ukraine, that family, marriage, and parenting be made foundation. These are the permanent things and the things that last. Show me a strong nation of families and I’ll show you a strong nation. Victory to Ukraine».
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