[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 21 (Tuesday, February 6, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H487]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 FIGHTING TO FUND UKRAINE, TAIWAN, AND HUMANITARIAN AID TO PALESTINIANS

  (Mr. LANDSMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LANDSMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in absolute disbelief and 
genuine disgust with what the Speaker did tonight.
  He knowingly allowed a bill to fail that would have provided critical 
support for our troops fighting terrorism in Iraq and Syria and for 
critical support for Israel. He did it because he wanted to embarrass 
Democrats.
  He also intentionally left out much-needed humanitarian aid for 
Palestinians in Gaza, essential support for Ukraine, and essential 
support for Taiwan. He chose this horrific, dangerous new brand of 
partisan politics over our troops, our allies, and millions in need.
  The fact that Palestinians need humanitarian aid, Ukraine needs to 
defend itself against Putin, and Taiwan needs support against China is 
absolutely of no interest to the Speaker.
  Representative Goldman and I attempted to amend this bill to include 
aid for all three, but we were denied.
  We will keep fighting to fund Ukraine, Taiwan, and humanitarian aid 
to Palestinians in Gaza. This is what the American people want. It is 
what our global partners need. It is what this moment requires of us.

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