"(6/7) The resolution contains a gratuitous statement that Ukraine and NATO will determine the relationship between the two of them. Of course this is true, but why should Congress assert this now when the goal is to de-escalate the conflict?"Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Thomas Massie:
"(7/7) It calls for continuing support as long as the Russian Federation continues to violate Ukraines sovereignty. Depending on the definition of violate, this could be a US commitment to forever be actively engaged in a conflict with another nuclear country."Read on Twitter
"(3/7) It expands the geographic scope of the US commitment to the conflict in Ukraine by condemning the country of Belarus. We should not be seeking to name new enemies or committing to overturning other governments."Read on Twitter
"(4/7) It calls for fully isolating Russia economically. This would hurt low-income US citizens who are already reeling from inflation. Innocent people in Russia, many of whom oppose Putins aggression, would suffer under crippling sanctions, possibly turning them against us."Read on Twitter
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