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John --
Last week marked a historic moment as we witnessed a pivotal vote on Ukrainian aid. Democrats and Republicans joined forces to stand in solidarity with Ukraine against Vladimir Putin's illegal war.
Undoubtedly, reaching this milestone was no easy feat, and the lack of leadership for too long within the Republican Conference was deeply disappointing. However, despite the challenges, we persevered, and together we accomplished what was necessary. Country First played a significant role in this achievement. Over the past three months since the launch of the Ukraine Initiative, I have been continually inspired by the dedication and hard work demonstrated by members of Country First. Whether it was participating in a day of action to reach out to members of Congress, writing letters to the editor in support of Ukraine, attending team gatherings, or signing our petition, every contribution, no matter how small, was crucial to our success. It's through such collective action that we achieve our goals.
Looking ahead, our ultimate success in 2024 lies in ensuring that Donald Trump never sets foot in the Oval Office again. We will remain steadfast in our support for Ukraine as this remains an ongoing process. We will strategically impact races across the country, and together, we will work tirelessly to safeguard democracy and defeat authoritarianism in 2024. I am confident in our ability to achieve these goals because, as we demonstrated with Ukraine, the collective power we possess is capable of achieving remarkable things.
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Adam
PS: I hoped to see you at our next Campfire on Tuesday.
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