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Wittman Statement on Security Supplemental Bills
Washington,
April 20, 2024
Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting for a series of critical security supplemental bills: “Russia is waging the largest land war in Europe since World War II against a sovereign democratic nation, China continues its military buildup to threaten Taiwan, and Iran is funding terrorists while directly attacking our ally Israel. “America First means supporting American interests both at home and abroad. These critical security bills will provide our pro-democracy and freedom-loving allies and partners with the resources they need to defend themselves. Passing this aid sends a clear message to our adversaries that America stands on the side of freedom. “I understand many Americans’ concerns with sending aid to Ukraine. But Vladimir Putin poses an immediate threat — not just to Ukraine — but to Europe and America. Providing weapons and munitions to Ukraine now allows Ukraine to fight Russia themselves and keep Russia contained, all without putting Americans in harm's way. This keeps our country safe and boosts U.S. national security interests in Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific. “Support for Ukraine now provides the biggest bang for our buck and prevents a larger regional conflict that will occur if Russia continues its aggression past Ukraine and into NATO. Much of this supplemental package will backfill our own weapons stockpiles, which have been drawn down to support Ukraine and must be rebuilt. It also provides a downpayment on the U.S. domestic manufacturing we need to rebuild our weapons stockpiles to deter future wars. “In fact, 79% of the funding goes directly to U.S. companies to rebuild and replenish old munitions sent to Ukraine with brand-new replacements for U.S. arsenals. It also invests in the U.S. defense industrial base by purchasing weapons for Ukraine, or supporting operations by U.S. forces in Europe. “Our focus in the Indo-Pacific will counter communist China and ensure a strong deterrence in the region. Importantly, it invests in submarine infrastructure, which directly benefits Virginia's shipbuilding operations and our local economy. It also improves our most advanced undersea capabilities, which are crucial to deterring aggression from the Chinese Communist Party. “As President Reagan once said, ‘Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.’ Peace through strength, and having the will and capability to defend ourselves, is the best deterrence—the best way to make sure that we don’t ever have to use military force.” Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act:
Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act:
Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act:
21st Century Peace Through Strength Act:
Iran:
Russia:
China:
End the Border Catastrophe Act:
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