Bowling Green Today

U.S. Senator Rand Paul recently took a stance against the foreign aid spending bill during a talking filibuster on the Senate floor. Dr. Paul expressed his concerns about the allocation of funds, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing American interests over foreign assistance.

In his remarks, Dr. Paul criticized the bill, stating, “This bill gives the finger to American taxpayers. This bill gives the finger to all of America. This bill is Ukraine first, America last.” He highlighted the substantial amount of money being allocated to Ukraine, questioning the prioritization of foreign aid over domestic issues. Dr. Paul emphasized, “We ought to be taking care of American problems before we think about trying to solve the world’s problems.”

Regarding the supporters of the bill, Dr. Paul expressed his disagreement with the notion that the public cannot comprehend the complexities of the legislation. He stated, “I think every one of my acquaintances and friends...have every much as ability, if not more ability, than the people in this room to make a decision on this.” He further emphasized the sentiment of the American people to prioritize defending America's borders and sovereignty.

Dr. Paul also raised concerns about the financial implications of the bill, pointing out the lack of available funds for such large-scale foreign aid. He stated, “There is no money. There’s no rainy-day fund. There’s no surplus, and there’s no reason on God’s green earth we should be borrowing money to send it to Ukraine.”

In conclusion, Dr. Paul predicted ongoing opposition to the bill, stating, “I predict that the vast majority of the Republicans in the House of Representatives are more conservative than the Republicans in this body, and I predict that this fight is not over.” He reiterated his stance against the bill, citing its prioritization of Ukraine over America.

The debate surrounding the foreign aid spending bill continues, with Dr. Rand Paul’s vocal opposition shedding light on the need to prioritize American interests in legislative decision-making.