WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: The ongoing situation in Ukraine is rapidly evolving and deeply concerning. The geopolitical consequences in the region will negatively affect the everyday lives of Americans. This crisis caused the price of crude to rise to almost $100 a barrel, which will lead to higher prices at the pumps. Without swift retaliatory actions, this crisis will further embolden Russia and put key NATO allies at risk. In ad  more

MOORE, Oklahoma, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after President Joe Biden addressed the nation regarding Russia's invasion of two regions in Ukraine and U.S. plans to impose sanctions. "In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, President Joe Biden was right to announce planned U.S. sanctions for this aggressive behavior. "Unfortunately, I fear this action may be too little too late," sai  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after President Biden's remarks on Russia's invasion of the Donbas region in Ukraine. "One thing is clear: weak leadership in the White House ripples across the globe," said Rep. Hern. "President Biden is unwilling to stand up to Putin and is still unclear on what sanctions will be levied against Russia following a clear invasion of Ukr  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 23 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today joined the American Center for Law and Justice Jay Sekulow radio show to discuss Russia's ongoing aggression in Ukraine. Lankford recently warned on the Senate floor that Russian aggression and military posturing on the border with Ukraine should be taken seriously and met with a strong US response. Lankford discussed with Jordan and Jay Sekulow the sancti  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, chairman, and Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Oklahoma, ranking member, of the Senate Armed Services Committee issued the following joint statement following the invasion of Russian troops into Ukraine's sovereign territory: * * * "Russia's renewed invasion of Ukraine is an attack on freedom. Putin, in his unending quest to expand his authoritarian regime, has trampled on Ukraine's sovereignty and jeopardized the peace that was forged in the aftermath   more