President Zelensky is the right person for this moment in history. He has risen to the challenge. His leadership has transformed Ukraine’s initially-bleak prospects to counter Russian aggression. His speech tonight in the US Congress was emotionally powerful. He has earned our respect through his actions. I am grateful that the US has responded with support on a scale that corresponds to the gravity of the authoritarian threat. In the face of storm clouds, the collaborative international partnership that has emerged among democracies is providing strength that is greater than the simple sum of the inputs from each of the partners.

Here is a gift link to the New York Times coverage of President Zelensky’s speech in the US Congress (21 December 2022).