Date: November 27, 2023 Time: 07:00:44
According to him, the adoption of a bill that would provide for the allocation of funds to support Israel, Ukraine, as well as friends and partners of the United States in the Indo-Pacific region, is “one of the most important tasks” for American legislators. TASS reports.
“Therefore, in the week beginning December 4, I intend to put to the vote the request for the presidential package of additional appropriations in the field of national defense,” said the Democratic leader.
He stressed that bipartisan cooperation and commitment are necessary to reach an acceptable and realistic agreement. Schumer added that the Senate will hold a closed-door briefing on Ukraine in the coming days.
Recall that the White House has asked Congress for $105 billion to support Ukraine and Israel, US policy in the Asia-Pacific region and other needs. Congressman Michael Turner believes it will be very difficult to pass this aid package before the end of this year due to the White House’s policies regarding the security situation on the US-Mexico border.
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