A coalition of former members of Congress sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) on Saturday thanking him for pushing for a foreign aid package scheduled for a vote in the House.
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) and former U.S. senators are “aware of the political risks involved in this decision and have prioritized our national security interests over political expediency.” I deeply appreciate everyone’s determination to do so.” Rick Santorum (R-Pennsylvania) wrote in the letter: “A cacophony of misguided narratives is spreading across the political spectrum. It deserves strong support.”
He added: “Your call for America to re-emerge as a nation that defends freedom and stands up to tyranny is clear for our time.” “This is not a debate between U.S. security and international security, but rather a debate that confronts threats to U.S. security wherever they rear their evil heads.”
The letter comes as the House prepares to vote on a series of bills that would provide funding to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific region, among other national security interests. The House of Representatives moved forward with the spending plan Friday despite fierce opposition from conservatives, opening the door to debate on the bill.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) also attacked Johnson for her motion to rescind additional funding to Ukraine, which the speaker advanced with support from Democrats. At least two other Republicans support her resolution, but Greene has not moved to force a vote on whether to expel Johnson or when she plans to do so. He also said.
In a letter, former MPs railed against divisions within the party, warning that it was nothing more than a “distraction” for opponents.
“These forces of evil are not only attacking our friends and allies, but through our allies the United States itself,” the letter says, pointing to conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. ing. “Furthermore, they hope that our internal political divisions will provide a distraction for them to escape. We must prove with certainty that our calculations are horribly wrong. yeah.”
“Now is the time to recognize that our freedom to engage in passionate debate and even dissent depends on our courage to stand united against a common threat,” they continued. Ta. “Now more than ever, the world needs America to unite our allies and protect our friends under direct attack from our enemies.”
The letter was signed by more than 30 former members of Congress and other supporters calling for additional aid for Ukraine.
A divided Republican Party has become the norm in this Congress, as conservatives sought to pressure Republican leaders to fight harder for Republican priorities, a dynamic that has been exacerbated by former Kevin McCarthy’s election last October. This led to the removal of the chairman (Republican, California).
But the signatories say that decisions about further aid to warring nations are based on the choice between “supporting allies to ensure victory or risk becoming drawn into a larger war.” said.
As you say, it would draw in the American military. ”
“Some will continue to say this funding is about international security. Just because we say something doesn’t make it happen,” the lawmakers concluded. “The threats our allies face now are threats to America itself, and we must seize that moment.”
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