Bowling Green Today

U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and JD Vance (R-OH), along with U.S. Representative Chip Roy (R-TX-21), have led a group of lawmakers in sending a letter to the White House rejecting further U.S. funding for the war in Ukraine. The letter questions the open-ended commitment to the war and the lack of clarity in the strategy and goals.

The letter states, "Your request cites President Biden's pledge that 'we will stand with Ukraine as it defends its sovereignty for as long as it takes' ... These statements imply an open-ended commitment to supporting the war in Ukraine of an indeterminate nature, based on a strategy that is unclear, to achieve a goal yet to be articulated to the public or the Congress."

The lawmakers raise important questions about the progress of the counteroffensive in Ukraine and the effectiveness of U.S. assistance. They ask, "How is the counteroffensive going? Are the Ukrainians any closer to victory than they were 6 months ago? What is our strategy, and what is the president's exit plan? What does the administration define as victory in Ukraine? What assistance has the United States provided Ukraine under Title 10?"

Dr. Paul, Sen. Vance, and Rep. Roy are joined by several other members of Congress in opposing the additional expenditure for the war in Ukraine. The group of lawmakers includes Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN), Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), and Rep. Paul A. Gosar (R-AZ), among others.

It is clear that the lawmakers are seeking answers and accountability before supporting any further funding for the war in Ukraine. They argue that it would be an "absurd abdication of congressional responsibility" to grant the request without knowing the answers to their questions.

The full letter can be read on Senator Rand Paul's website.

This rejection of indefinite war in Ukraine by Dr. Paul, Sen. Vance, and Rep. Roy signifies a growing concern among lawmakers about the lack of clarity and strategy in the ongoing conflict. The American people deserve transparency and a clear understanding of the goals and progress in this war.

For additional details, please follow this link: https://www.paul.senate.gov/dr-paul-sen-vance-and-rep-roy-reject-indefinite-war-in-ukraine/