4th District Congressman Jim Himes, a member of the Intelligence Committee, has released a statement on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.  He says Vladimir Putin has chosen to violate international law and ignore the warnings of the United States, NATO, and the community of free nations. Himes says this decision will bring terrible consequences for him and his supporters in the form of sanctions and other crippling measures. Himes called on Putin to immediately withdraw all troops or risk an escalation in consequences that he says will not end well for him or his regime.  Himes is also Chair of the National Security, International Development and Monetary Policy Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee.