By Evaristo Lara
Apr 17, 2024, 16:49 PM EDT
The Louisiana Republican presented a document containing three complementary national security bills and a fourth bill is projected to be available shortly.
From his perspective, it is more practical to advance the initiatives separately, because if he continues with only one plan, the differences that may arise – especially in his party – would end up further delaying the support that Ukraine and even Ukraine urgently demand. Israel.
About, President Biden welcomed Mike Johnson’s intention to look forward and through a statement urged members of both parties to accelerate the approval of the economic packages.
“The House should pass the package this week and the Senate should follow quickly. I will sign this immediately to send a message to the world: we stand with our friends and will not allow Iran or Russia to succeed.
“I strongly support this package to obtain critical support for Israel and Ukraine, provide humanitarian aid that the Palestinians in Gaza desperately need, and reinforce security and stability in the Indo-Pacific,” says part of the letter.
The 81-year-old Democrat made it clear to American politicians that the longer they delay support for nations immersed in war conflicts, the risk is that they could be punished by their adversaries, also compromising global peace.
“Israel is facing unprecedented attacks from Iran and Ukraine is facing continued bombing by Russia that has intensified dramatically in the last month,” he said.
It should be noted that the step taken by Mike Johnson could increase the discontent of a group of Republicans focused on removing him, as they consider him more aligned with the interests of Democrats.
In this way, along with the approval of his projects, the 52-year-old Republican’s detractors could request a vote to define his destiny.
However, Johnson considers he is doing his duty and despite the pressure around him, he rules out the possibility of resigning from his position at the head of the House.
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