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Matt Gaetz: The United States of America is not the world's piggy bank, and we are not the world's policeman. I applaud all of the…

On the recordSeptember 27, 2023
The United States of America is not the world's piggy bank, and we are not the world's policeman. I applaud all of the enthusiasm in Ukraine. I am rooting for them, but enthusiasm in this country is waning to continue to support all of that effort abroad. We want to secure our border. We want to see enthusiasm with our Border Patrol. We do not support continued inflationary, escalatory, dangerous spending in this war on Ukraine. Madam Chair, I appreciate the House's indulgence for considering my amendment. I would encourage its adoption, and I yield back the balance of my time. Ms. McCOLLUM. Madam Chair, I thank the gentleman for this respectful debate, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Gaetz). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.
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Matt Gaetz
Republican · Florida
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Sep 27, 2023

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