[rmlew]

The US, UK, and Russia pledged to respect Ukraine's border in 1994. In the Budapest Agreement, Ukraine gave up nuclear weapons for promises that their borders and sovereignty would be respected. Our interest is standing by our pledge. It isn't just a matter of national honor. If Russia takes Ukraine, no one will trust our promises, and the floodgates will open with countries around the world developing and fielding nuclear weapons.

[DIRTYSECRET]

He should go back to sucking toes.

[dfwgator]

The US, UK, and Russia pledged to respect Ukraine's border in 1994. In the Budapest Agreement,

Was this ever ratified by The Senate? If not, it is not binding.