On the recordApril 23, 2024
today, the Senate sends a unified message to the entire world: America will always defend democracy in its hour of need. We tell our allies: We will stand with you. We tell our adversaries: Don't mess with us. We tell the world: We will do everything to defend democracy and our way of life. In a resounding bipartisan vote, the relentless work of 6 long months has paid off. Congress is sending the supplemental to President Biden's desk. Getting this done was one of the greatest achievements the Senate has faced in years, perhaps decades. A lot of people inside and outside Congress wanted this package to fail. But, today, those in Congress who stand on the side of democracy are winning the day. To our friends in Ukraine, to our allies in NATO, to our allies in Israel, and to civilians around the world in need of help: Help is on the way. To our friends in Ukraine: America will deliver more ammo and air defenses and basic supplies that you need to resist Putin on the battlefield. To our friends in Israel: America will soon deliver aid to help you fight the scourge of Hamas and stand up to Iran. To innocent civilians in the midst of war, from Gaza to Sudan: America will deliver food and medicine and clothing. To our friends in the Indo-Pacific: We will stand with you to resist the Chinese Communist Party.…





