Members of Congress Praise Ukrainian President’s Speech

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) introduces Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to speak to the U.S. Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on March 16, 2022. J. Scott Applewhite-Pool/Getty Images

After Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday morning delivered a speech to Congress, members from both parties praised his speech, but remained conflicted on what kind of military and financial aid should be given to Ukraine.

Senate Minority Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said after the speech that the Ukrainian president “didn’t mince words,” and added that the speech had “steeled the resolve” of the international community.