Scott Votes for Funding to Support Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, Humanitarian Aid

Statement

“For months, America’s national security interests have been stalled by extremist House Republicans. This has weakened our own national security and prevented us from standing with our allies across the world. This unnecessary and short-sighted delay has had real consequences. In that time, Putin has made advances in his war of aggression. The history of World War II and the failed policy of appeasement offer valuable lessons about what will happen if the United States walks away from its democratic allies. Inaction would be a historic failure and weaken our national security in both the short and long term.

“Thankfully, we were finally able to advance this important national security package to support our democratic allies in Ukraine, as well as Israel and the Indo-Pacific, while also surging humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza, as well as civilians in Ukraine, Haiti and other conflict zones. As Co-Chair of the U.S.-Philippines Friendship Caucus, I was particularly pleased that my bipartisan amendment to the Indo-Pacific supplemental bill was adopted recognizing the Philippines’ critical role in regional security. This package will also boost the submarine industrial base and shipbuilding in Hampton Roads by supporting our commitments under the AUKUS security partnership with the United Kingdom and Australia. I urge the Senate to quickly pass this package of bills and send them to President Biden’s desk to shore up our own national security and make it clear that the United States stands with our allies and stands up for democracy around the world.”

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