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SAVING THE CHILDREN OF UKRAINE

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On 2026-05-21, Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC-2) delivered a floor speech titled "SAVING THE CHILDREN OF UKRAINE" in the House.

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SAVING THE CHILDREN OF UKRAINE

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E477-E478] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SAVING THE CHILDREN OF UKRAINE ______ HON. JOE WILSON of south carolina in the house of representatives Thursday, May 21, 2026 Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, the full-scale, murderous attacks on Ukrainian civilians by war criminal Putin have continued since February 2022. Many thousands of civilians have been mercilessly killed, including children. It is inspiring there is an effort to protect these innocent children ``sounding off.'' The Sound of Life is a humanitarian awareness campaign launched by Trident Group Ukraine with the support of Ambassador Olha Stefanishyna of the Embassy of Ukraine to the United States. In Ukraine, parents place whistles around the necks of their children before bedtime--so rescuers can find them if their homes collapse under missile strikes. What should be a toy has become a lifeline. After the missiles, the greatest danger is silence or an inability to rescue survivors. Continued American support is essential. Air defense saves lives by stopping missiles and drones before they reach targeted homes, schools, churches, and hospitals. Courageous Ukrainians will be victorious for sovereignty, defeating war criminal Putin. In conclusion, God Bless Our Troops as the Global War on Terrorism continues. Trump is reinstituting Peace Through Strength, revealing war criminal Putin lies, insulting Trump and mocking Trump with murderous attacks on civilians across Ukraine. [[Page E478]] ____________________

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SAVING THE CHILDREN OF UKRAINE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E477-E478] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SAVING THE CHILDREN OF UKRAINE ______ HON. JOE WILSON of south carolina in the house of representatives Thursday, May 21, 2026 Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, the full-scale, murderous attacks on Ukrainian civilians by war criminal Putin have continued since February 2022. Many thousands of civilians have been mercilessly killed, including children. It is inspiring there is an effort to protect these innocent children ``sounding off.'' The Sound of Life is a humanitarian awareness campaign launched by Trident Group Ukraine with the support of Ambassador Olha Stefanishyna of the Embassy of Ukraine to the United States. In Ukraine, parents place whistles around the necks of their children before bedtime--so rescuers can find them if their homes collapse under missile strikes. What should be a toy has become a lifeline. After the missiles, the greatest danger is silence or an inability to rescue survivors. Continued American support is essential. Air defense saves lives by stopping missiles and drones before they reach targeted homes, schools, churches, and hospitals. Courageous Ukrainians will be victorious for sovereignty, defeating war criminal Putin. In conclusion, God Bless Our Troops as the Global War on Terrorism continues. Trump is reinstituting Peace Through Strength, revealing war criminal Putin lies, insulting Trump and mocking Trump with murderous attacks on civilians across Ukraine. [[Page E478]] ____________________