‘We’re Out of Money’ — Joe Biden Asks for $33 Billion for Ukraine After Congress Passed $13.6 Billion in March
President Joe Biden announced a significantly bigger budget request to Congress for more funding for Ukraine on Monday, as Russia’s invasion of the country continues.
“Basically, we’re out of money,” Biden admitted, after a month of billions in government spending on military equipment and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
The president called for Congress to send him an additional $33 billion in funds for Ukraine, despite the $13.6 billion funding bill passed in March.
“We need this bill to support Ukraine’s fight for freedom,” Biden said.
He argued that Ukraine deserved more arms, funding, and ammunition to continue defending their country from Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion. – READ MORE
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