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Another highlight of Zelensky's U.S. trip -- His powerful address to Congress.
That's where he vowed to never bow to the Russians as he thanked Americans for their support.
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VOLODYMYR ZELENSKY, Ukrainian President:
Against all odds and doom-and-gloom scenarios, Ukraine didn't fall.
Ukraine is alive and kicking.
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Calling Russia a "terrorist state", Zelensky thanked Americans for their continued support as he pleaded for peace.
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Our two nations are allies in this battle.
And next year will be a turning point, I know it, the point when Ukrainian courage and American resolve must guarantee the future of our common freedom, the freedom of people who stand for their values.
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Zelensky said supporting Ukraine is an investment in global security and democracy.
Then he asserted his defiance.
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Ukraine holds its lines and will never surrender.
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His speech was repeatedly punctuated by thunderous applause from members of Congress.
Then he presented lawmakers with a Ukrainian flag autographed by front-line troops in bitterly-contested Bakhmut.
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Then he closed with a call for unity.
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We stand, we fight and we will win because we are united -- Ukraine, America and the entire free world.
Thank you so much.
May God protect our brave troops and citizens, may God forever bless the United States of America.
Merry Christmas and a happy, victorious New Year.
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