Anti-war protest at US Congress hearing as Biden officials ask for Israel, Ukraine aid
© Reuters. U.S. President Joe Biden listens to a question from a reporter after speaking at an event about the economy, at the White House in Washington, U.S., October 23, 2023. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File PhotoWASHINGTON -Two of President Joe Biden's top advisers asked U.S.
Biden also asked for $14.3 billion for Israel, $9 billion for humanitarian relief -- including for Israel and Gaza -- $13.6 billion for U.S. border security, $4 billion in military assistance and government financing to counter China's regional efforts in Asia. "Without swift and sustained humanitarian relief, the conflict is much more likely to spread, suffering will grow, and Hamas and its sponsors will benefit by fashioning themselves as the saviors of the very desperation they created," Blinken said.
Senator Susan Collins, the committee's top Republican said she would judge the funding request on whether it makes the United States more secure. Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson has voted in the past against assistance for Kyiv. On Monday, he introduced a bill to provide $14.3 billion in aid to Israel by cutting funding for the Internal Revenue Service, setting up a showdown with Senate Democrats.
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