Mr. Poroshenko in US Congress

       In a rare event in Washington, DC, a foreign President addressed the members of the US Congress in joint session, with Pres. Obama and Vice pres. Biden in attendance.  He expressed himself in careful terms, explaining his country's willingness to confront Russian President Putin's land grab in Ukraine.   He asked for cooperation and assistance, which was promised by the White House.   So, here we have a suitable response to  Novorussiya.
     Pres. Poroshenko has shown great restraint in his administration and conduct of an apparent invasion by a stronger neighbor.   The world is watching and waiting while affixing trade and banking restrictions on Soviet activities.  It is encouraging to see the EU grant an association status to Ukraine under the circumstances.  Perhaps they can understand the meaning of inaction in the face of aggression.
     Mr. Poroshenko can return home confident ofUS support, with perhaps less than he wanted in terms of military support.  Nonetheless, he can go home with a brief case filled with international recognition, admiration, acknowledgement, and agreement.
     Bravo, Mr. Poroshenko.