Posted on 03/02/2014 11:34:12 AM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday blasted Russian President Vladimir Putins stunning, willful choice to invade Ukrainian territory and warned of possible sanctions.
You just dont in the 21st century behave in 19th century fashion by invading another country, Kerry said on CBSs Face the Nation, one of several appearances on network interview shows.
Its serious in terms of the modern manner in which countries resolve problems, Kerry said.
Thats not the act of somebody whos strong, Kerry added, saying Putin is acting out of weakness and desperation.
On ABCs This Week, Kerry called Putins move a brazen act of aggression and raised the possibility that allied nations would move to kick Russia out of the Group of 8 in addition to boycotting the G8 summit in Sochi this summer.
Its a 19th century act in the 21st century that really puts into question Russias capacity to be in the G8, Kerry said.
He called on Congress to put together an economic aid package for Ukraine and said the U.S. would be prepared to impose economic sanctions on Russia.
It may well come that we have to engage in that kind of activity, absolutely. I think all options are on the table, he said.
Kerry said specifically Russia is inviting the possibility of very serious repercussions, on trade, on investment, on assets asset freeze, visa bans, on the potential of actions by the global community against this unilateral step.
When Putin sent Russian troops into Georgia in 2008, then-President George W. Bush dispatched warships to the region and distributed humanitarian aid on military aircraft. Asked if Obama was prepared to take similar actions, Kerry replied: The hope of the United States and everyone in the world is not to see this escalate into military confrontation. That does not serve the world well, and I think everybody understands that. The president has all options on the table.
Kerry said if Putin rolled back the military intervention, the U.S. would work with Russia to protect ethnic Russians in Ukraine and stand up to any hooligans, any thuggery there.
Appearing after Kerry on the same program, GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger (Ill.), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said the House would be very cooperative with the administration on preparing an aid package for Ukraine and potential sanctions on Russia.
First off, we have to accept that the reset with Russia is over, Kinzinger said.
When asked on CBS if a 90-minute call between President Obama and Putin on Saturday had any impact, Kerry said were going to have to wait and see.
Obama made it clear during the call that Russias military intervention is absolutely unacceptable, Kerry said. "President Obama wants to emphasize to the Russians that there are a right set of choices that can still be made to address any concerns they have about Crimea, about their citizens, but you dont choose to invade a country in order to do that," Kerry added.
"There are all kinds of other options still available to Russia. There still are."
Kerry, just what sort of drugs are you on anyway? By the way, I still am not a baby killer.
John F. Kerry thinks countries don’t have national interests.
Vladimir Putin does and he knows its better to be feared than to be loved.
I’m an unabashed Putin fan - if only because he knows how to win respect. Kerry is the guy who threw his medals over the wall in the 60s and accused America of acting like Genghis Khan in Vietnam.
Putin has read Kerry and has contempt for him. Whatever you can say about the merits of what Russia is doing in Ukraine, Putin has no time for the flapdoodle nonsense spouted by Kerry that great powers are supposed to be decadent, flabby and weak.
I just love the sight of Kerry being hoist on Putin’s petard.
Kerry was a coward in Vietnam, he is still a coward.
Sure, John. The guy is about to launch an invasion out of weakness. And Jen-Jis Khan let the Golden Horde roll out of a sense of inadequacy. Good thing we have a profound psychological analyst like you in charge of foreign policy.
I believe Psychologists call this projection.
The concept of war was ended, abolished with vietnam...... the old fuddy duddies in Moscow didn’t get the telex apparently
Kerry is a buffoon, an embarassment to the global diplomatic corps
Putin recognizes we have a “Laurel and Hardy” show in DC except here we have three jokers: Obama, Biden, and now Kerry.
Oh, by the way where is that Benghazi cover-up woman who told the world we have a “reset” button with Russia and now wants to become the next US President.
Anyone remember Madeline Albright clinking champagne glasses with No. Korea’s tyrant?
This is all a consequence of a failed and indoctrinated public school system and mainstream media that is reduced to whores. Oh, sorry, that gives whores a bad name,
Where would we be if we didn’t have a sec state that just drips with intelligence and nuance?
One has to respect evil Vlad. Vlad is a nationalist unlike America haters 0bungu and Kerry. I blame the lazy American people for electing this mocha Muslim twice. I mean the dude has three Muslim names and they still did it
Dhimmicrap projection, IMO.
I cant imagine anyone anymore in touch...with acting out of weakness....and utter stupidity..as a matter of fact... than John Heinz Kerry.
Doesnt he think were capable of noting such things??
I believe Psychologists call this projection.
Which is, in fact, is the same scientific basis for this theorum..."he who smelt it dealt it." and, more colloquially, "the smeller's the feller."
What a great quote. Kerry says Obama was behaving in a 19th century fashion when he invaded Libya to help the Europeans gain control of Libya’s oil.
“I know you are, but what am I?”
Stupid.
When you are getting your ass kicked, only an idiot yells to the onlookers that he guy kicking him is doing it only because he is weak and desperate.
That will just make him kick harder and your pain worse.
You never ever dare a person with Putin’s personality. Kerry has now done it for a second time.
We are governed by fools.
It should give every American nightmares that Kerry is Secretary of State.
Not only because he is stupid, but because he is a traitor. Still a summer soldier.
Kerry’s had so much bad cosmetic surgery he now looks like Madame Tussaud’s version of him.
Thats not the act of somebody whos strong, Kerry added, saying Putin is acting out of weakness and desperation.
A totally clueless idiot. Yeah Putin is that “weak” guy that just fractured your skull in a bar fight.
Taking over Crimea without a shot being fired is impressive. And Putin is saying to this White House: “Up Yours!”
Which doesn’t have a frickin’ clue about the efficacy of military force, AKA hard power. Begging never works. Guess begging Moscow works well, huh?
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