The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed a major foreign aid package which includes a provision that could lead to a ban on TikTok, ending a lengthy gridlock between the House and Senate.
CBS News reports the package includes $61 billion for Ukraine and $26 billion for Israel. The legislation also includes a measure that would force the sale of TikTok within a year or an outright ban of the app in the U.S.
The Kansas Senate delegation remains split over the issue aid package. Sen. Jerry Moran supported the aid package.
“It is vital for the United States to be a steadfast and reliable partner in the midst of so many dangers that threaten the world and our own nation’s peace and prosperity,” said Moran. “There is no path forward for Ukraine, there is no path forward for Israel or for Taiwan if the United States of America disengages in the world. The price tag is significant, but in the absence of taking a stand now, we have to take a stand tomorrow. Do what we need to do today or pay a price later, and later will be even more costly.”
It is vital for the United States to be a steadfast and reliable partner in the midst of so many dangers that threaten the world and our nation. pic.twitter.com/Qi9JhTkUl6
— Senator Jerry Moran (@JerryMoran) April 23, 2024
Sen. Roger Marshall opposed the aid package saying the Biden administration should focus its attention instead at the southern border.
“Under the Biden Administration, Venezuelan drug cartels have been given more operational control of our southern border than U.S. Border Patrol agents,” Marshall said. “More than 11 million illegal aliens, including thousands of Chinese nationals, have been imported into every state in America – and we have absolutely no idea who these people are. Biden’s own DHS Secretary testified five days ago that he doesn’t know if our security technology at the border is even operational. This is America’s most important national security issue, and it isn’t even close.”
The package passed on a 79-18 Senate vote.
Tonight I will vote against sending an additional $60 billion to Ukraine. No more blank checks. pic.twitter.com/TaDkwDhJPi
— Dr. Roger Marshall (@RogerMarshallMD) April 24, 2024
