Senator Wicker Statement on Reports About Alexei Navalny
February 17, 2024
February 17, 2024
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following statement on Feb. 16, 2024:
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"Putin is a bully and attempting to send a chilling effect to his opponents and the world. His aggression stems from a simple fact: he is paranoid and a coward.
"This announcement comes as world leaders are convening today to discuss how to confront Russia. Putin has proven he will stop at nothing to silence opposition voices.
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"Putin is a bully and attempting to send a chilling effect to his opponents and the world. His aggression stems from a simple fact: he is paranoid and a coward.
"This announcement comes as world leaders are convening today to discuss how to confront Russia. Putin has proven he will stop at nothing to silence opposition voices.