Sustained applause for President Zelensky before a joint session of Congress. pic.twitter.com/XYmukPxtTP
— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) December 22, 2022
Zelensky says “We defeated Russia in the battle for the minds of the world.” He’s already gotten two standing ovations. “We have to defeat the Kremlin on the battlefield… it’s not only for life of Ukrainians.” He says this battle is “for values.” Another ovation.
— Christopher Miller (@ChristopherJM) December 22, 2022
Zelensky invokes the Battle of the Bulge in describing the fight in Ukraine against Russian aggression. He says Ukraine is the frontline in the war against tyranny. “We have artillery. Yes. Thank you. Is it enough? Not really.” (Chuckles from the crowd.)
— Christopher Miller (@ChristopherJM) December 22, 2022
Standing ovations for Zelensky from all of Congress except far-right Republicans @mattgaetz and @laurenboebert who remained seated and looking at their phones.
— Christopher Miller (@ChristopherJM) December 22, 2022
Zelensky ends speech by presenting Congress with a Ukrainian flag he got from troops in Bakhmut yesterday. Incredibly powerful and historic speech. He walks off with a U.S. flag given by Pelosi to another standing ovation. pic.twitter.com/xHIhm9Tgyb
— Christopher Miller (@ChristopherJM) December 22, 2022
Zelensky gifts Congress a battle flag from Bakhmut. pic.twitter.com/yXJD5ub1EI
— MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) December 22, 2022
Speaker Pelosi gifts Zelensky the flag flown over the U.S. Capitol today to commemorate his historic visit. pic.twitter.com/19XaLfjUWK
— MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) December 22, 2022