Vance grills witnesses on impact of sanctions on Russia
Ohio senator seeks answers on effectiveness of economic measures
Recorded February 28, 2023
James David Vance, better known as J.D. Vance, is an American author, venture capitalist, and politician serving as the junior United States senator from Ohio since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, Vance was elected to the U.S. Senate in the 2022 election.
Vance is best known for his 2016 bestselling memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy," which chronicled his upbringing in the Appalachian region of the United States. The book was praised for its insights into the lives of working-class Americans and their struggles in the face of economic and social change.
In his role as senator, Vance has been a vocal critic of the Biden administration's policies, including its approach to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. On February 28, 2023, Vance questioned witnesses at a Senate hearing on the effectiveness of U.S. sanctions against Russia.
Vance argued that the sanctions have not had the intended effect of deterring Russian aggression and that they have instead caused economic hardship for the Russian people. He called for a more aggressive approach to countering Russia, including increased military aid to Ukraine and the imposition of additional sanctions on Russian officials and businesses.
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