Tommy Tuberville: “reserving the right to object. Again, for the fourth or fifth time, I am fighting against taxpayer-funded…”

“reserving the right to object. Again, for the fourth or fifth time, I am fighting against taxpayer-funded abortions--funding from taxpayers that was never, ever approved by this Congress. By the way, poll after poll shows that Americans agree with exactly what I am doing. The American people do not support taxpayer-funded abortions. Period. Democrats have had a few retired Secretaries, in the last few weeks, agree with them; but other retired military leaders and thousands of servicemembers and veterans just happen to agree with me, just like the majority of Americans. In fact, earlier today, a letter representing more than 3,000 servicemembers and veterans was sent in full support of my hold. Those servicemembers and veterans said: This policy is not just illegal, it shamefully politicizes the military, circumvents the authority of Congress, and exceeds the authority of the Department of Defense. They sent that letter to Leader Schumer and Leader McConnell. I would encourage them to please read it. Also, earlier today, retired Lt. Gen. William Boykin and retired Lt. Gen. James Carafano penned an op-ed condemning the Pentagon's policies. They said: The Pentagon's new abortion policy has everything to do with activist politics and nothing to do with Congress's obligation to raise and maintain armed forces to provide for the common defense. So I object, and I will continue to object.…”