Isabel Lawrence has more on how Ohio lawmakers reacted to the address by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy:

All eyes were on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday morning at the U.S. Capitol as he addressed members of Congress in a livestreamed address. Zelenskyy summoned the memory of Pearl Harbor and the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks in his plea for help as his nation's fight against Russia continues.

For the first time in a public address to world leaders, Zelenskyy showed a graphic video of the destruction and devastation his country has suffered in the war, along with heartbreaking scenes of civilian casualties.

“We need you right now,” Zelenskyy said. "I call on you to do more.”

Here is the reaction to Zelenskyy's address from several Ohio members of Congress:

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH): “Today President Zelenskyy made it clear that Ukraine needs more resources to defend itself and its freedom, and that’s what the U.S. is providing. President Biden is announcing dramatic new military assistance for Ukraine today, and I will continue working with the president to ensure Ukrainians are armed with effective military tools – including those designed to strengthen their air defenses – and are supported by strong sanctions, without needlessly escalating Putin’s war. I also share President Zelenskyy’s call for corporations to join this fight – no one should be profiting off of this invasion, from Big Oil to corporations that continue to do business in Putin’s backyard. President Zelenskyy and his people are fighting for the values Americans all share – freedom, democracy, the right to determine their own destiny – and we must all continue to stand united with them.”

U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH): "President Zelenskyy gave a very powerful address. He showed his heart of courage and bravery that I know he possesses from the numerous times I’ve met with him personally. The Biden administration must respond with more lethal assistance, including the airplanes, anti-air weapons, and tightened sanctions immediately. If they won’t, then Congress must again act in a bipartisan way with more help. Congress recently provided nearly $14 billion in additional assistance for military aid and the humanitarian crisis, which I saw firsthand in Poland last weekend. This will help, but we must do more, and faster. There can be no excuse for a gap in the flow of arms to Ukraine."

Rep. Shontel Brown (D-11): “It was an honor to listen to President Zelenskyy’s moving speech to Congress this morning. President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people have shown inspiring courage and determination in the face of untold pain and suffering due to Russia’s unprovoked war. America must continue to stand with our brothers and sisters in Ukraine fighting for peace, freedom and democracy. I was proud to vote for billions in security and humanitarian assistance for Ukraine last week, and I remain committed to working with President Biden and my colleagues in Congress to support the brave people of Ukraine.”

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