Aiexpress – President Joe Biden criticized Republican lawmakers for taking a “vacation” while the conflict in Ukraine intensifies and the death of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny occurs.
During a meeting with governors at the White House, President Biden expressed his belief that Russian President Vladimir Putin will face consequences for his aggressive actions abroad and his repressive policies within Russia. In recent days, Russian forces have compelled Ukrainian troops to retreat from the town of Avdiivka in the eastern region.
U.S. funding for Ukraine has experienced a slowdown in recent months due to the House’s refusal to vote on a bipartisan Senate aid bill and the ongoing deadlock in Congress over President Biden’s immigration policies. Republicans, with the support of former President Donald Trump, are withholding aid to Ukraine until Biden reinstates the immigration policies implemented during the Trump era to address the growing influx of migrants at the southern border.
In a fiery statement, the president criticized Republicans for taking a “vacation” while the ongoing war in Ukraine continues to escalate.
But let me be clear. House of Representatives must pass the bipartisan national security bill. The bill provides urgent funding for Ukraine. And it passed overwhelmingly in the Senate. And there’s no question, none. None. If the speaker call for a vote in the House would pass easily today. Instead, they went on vacation. I mean, it’s just…Well. Look, folks, all kidding aside, history’s watching. Clock is ticking. Brave Ukrainian soldiers and civilians are dying. Russia. Russia is taking Ukraine territory for the first time in many months. But here in America, a speaker gave the House a two week vacation. They have to come back. They have to come back and get this done. Because failure to support Ukraine in this critical moment will never be forgotten in history. It will be measured and it will have impact for decades to come.
