'The time for patriotism': Gov. Beshear gives message on unity as Russia attacks Ukraine

Good morning everybody today, we're waking up to the news that Russia has engaged in a full fledged invasion of the Ukraine. This unprovoked attack is reverberating around the world with all of us deeply concerned, thankfully, champions of democracy and the rule of law have come together to impose the most severe sanctions that we have ever seen. These are aimed at wrecking the Russian economy and thus stopping the aggression. We will feel some of this here in Kentucky. While we will not have our sons and daughters on the ground as troops in the Ukraine, we will be called upon to endure things like higher gas prices. This is a small price to pay to stop this act of aggression though I understand we will all feel it. What I'd ask is that this be a time of unity. This should be a reminder that we have real enemies overseas that want to harm us and others and that we are not each other's enemies. It's time for America to be united, every single one of us against this external threat. We are tough enough. We've proven it the last couple of years. We can take on whatever is out there, but we must be resolute and now is the time for patriotism. Thank you