The top Republican in the Senate said that he agreed with Biden on foreign policy. He also claimed to be in good health despite several health scares during the year.
Mitch McConnell, the R-Ky. leader of the Senate Minority, expressed his sturdy support for President Joe Biden’s proposal to provide$ 106 billion in aid to both Israel and Ukraine on Sunday. McConnell said he saw Ukraine and Israel as” interconnected” when asked about Republicans who oppose the joint aid during an interview with CBS” Face the Nation.”
I am aware that some Republicans, including some in the House and Senate, claim that Ukraine is unique in some way. I see it all as being connected ,” he said. Let’s discuss where the money is actually going if you look at the Ukraine assistance. McConnell continued,” A sizable portion of it is being spent in the United States in 38 unique states, replacing the weapons we sent to Ukraine with more contemporary weapons. Therefore, we are rebuilding our industrial base. According to @ LeaderMcConnell,” a sizable portion” of congressional aid for Ukraine is being used in states to produce weapons. ” We’re reestablishing our industrial base.” One of our greatest rivals’ armies is being destroyed by the Ukrainians. I find it difficult to find anything wrong with that. pic. Face The Nation(@ FaceTheNation) October 22, 2023Twitter.com / 24janX3kbr On Friday, Biden sent a request to Congress for$ 106 billion to aid Ukraine and Israel in their respective wars. Additionally, the aid aims to increase security for Indo-Pacific nations dealing with China’s influence, aid victims in Ukraine and the Gaza Strip, and improve security at the U.S. – Mexico border. # 13 of the advertisement
Biden stated that the budget request was” serious” and would” fund America’s national security needs” in a prime-time Oval Office address on Thursday. ” History has taught us that when dictators and terrorists don’t pay a price for their aggression, they cause more chaos, death, and destruction.” The cost and threats to America and the rest of the world continue to rise as a result of them, according to the president. While McConnell disagrees with Biden’s domestic policies, he is in agreement with his views on foreign policy, according to” Face the Nation” on Sunday. The Republican leader described Biden as saying,” We’re normally in the same place.” McConnell added that because Ukraine is pursuing Russia’s army, its efforts to defend itself against Russia were advantageous for the United States. ” The army of one of our biggest rivals is being destroyed by the Ukrainians.” It’s difficult for me to find anything wrong with that. McConnell remarked,” I think it’s amazing that they’re defending themselves. # 13 of the advertisement
After some health scares this year, including being hospitalized for a concussion and appearing to freeze at some press conferences, CBS ‘ Margaret Brennan even questioned McConnell about any health issues he should disclose to the public. Before asking Brennan to discuss more policy and not his health, McConnell remarked,” I’m in good shape, fully recovered, and back on the job.” Following a concussion, @ LeaderMcConnell experienced health-related public episodes. @ margbrennan then inquires as to whether there is anything about his health that” the public should know that wasn’t disclosed.” According to McConnell,” I’m in good shape, have fully recovered, and am up at work.” pic. More than 400 Capitol Hill Staffers Call For Cease-Fire In GazaBiden Says Hamas Attacked Israel In Part To Stop A Historic Agreement With Saudi Arabia. Twitter.com / Coi528ssxi — Face The Nation(@ FaceTheNation ) October 22nd, 2023RelatedJoe Biden UkraineMitch McConnellIsraelByden Sends Congress$ 106 Billion Request For Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, Taiwan, And Border The most powerful Republican in the Senate declared his support for Biden’s international policy position. After experiencing some health scares this year, he likewise claimed to be in great health.
The top Republican in the Senate said that he agreed with Biden on foreign policy. He also claimed to be in good health despite several health scares during the year.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Sunday offered his strong support of President Joe Biden’s proposal to bundle $106 billion in aid for both Israel and Ukraine.
When asked about Republicans who resist the joint aid during an interview with CBS’ “Face the Nation,” McConnell said he viewed Ukraine and Israel as “interconnected.”
“I know there are some Republicans in the Senate, and maybe more in the House, saying Ukraine is somehow different. I view it as all interconnected,” he said.
“If you look at the Ukraine assistance, let’s talk about where the money is really going. A significant portion of it’s being spent in the United States in 38 different states, replacing the weapons that we sent to Ukraine with more modern weapons,” McConnell continued. “So we’re rebuilding our industrial base.”
On Friday, Biden sent to Congress a request for $106 billion to provide assistance to Ukraine and Israel in their respective wars. The aid additionally aims to help victims in Ukraine and the Gaza Strip, offer more security for Indo-Pacific countries dealing with China’s influence, and bolster security at the U.S.-Mexico border.
In a prime-time Oval Office address on Thursday, Biden said the budget request was “urgent” and would “fund America’s national security needs.”
“History has taught us that when terrorists don’t pay a price for their terror, when dictators don’t pay a price for their aggression, they cause more chaos and death, and more destruction. They keep going, and the cost and the threats to America and the world keep rising,” the president said.
On Sunday’s “Face the Nation,” McConnell said that, while he doesn’t align with Biden’s domestic policies, he is in agreement with the president’s perspectives on foreign policy.
“We’re generally in the same place,” the Republican leader said of Biden.
McConnell also noted that Ukraine’s efforts to defend itself against Russia were beneficial for the U.S. since Ukraine is going after Russia’s army.
“The Ukrainians are destroying the army of one of our biggest rivals. I have a hard time finding anything wrong with that. I think it’s wonderful that they’re defending themselves,” McConnell noted.
CBS’ Margaret Brennan also asked McConnell whether he had any health issues to disclose to the public after several health scares this year, including being hospitalized for a concussion and appearing to freeze at several press conferences.
“I’m in good shape, completely recovered and back on the job,” McConnell told Brennan, before asking her to discuss more policy and not his health.
