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WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) released the following statement after voting to pass three bills – the Ukraine, Israel, and Indo-Pacific Supplemental Appropriations Acts, 2024. Each bill passed the House in overwhelmingly bipartisan vote:

“Throughout my life, I have had the privilege of visiting, working, and living in 30 countries. I have experienced the vibrance of new democracies, and I have witnessed the challenges of those living under corrupt regimes or authoritarian powers. In all my travels one truth has remained constant: the United States has continued to stand as a beacon of hope and freedom.

“After countless expert-level briefings, thorough discussions with my colleagues, and deep prayer, I voted in favor of legislation that I believe upholds America’s national security interests and democracy around the world. It is crucial to me that I voted on these three pieces of legislation together and that they reflect the Senate-passed bipartisan national security supplemental. These bills meet the consequential moment we are in by providing vital assistance to our democratic allies Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan and supporting U.S. servicemembers. What is especially important to me is that it would send desperately needed humanitarian aid to innocent civilians in conflict zones, including those in Gaza, Haiti, and Sudan.

“As the Biden Administration works to deescalate growing tensions that could result in a wider war in the Middle East, stand up to Putin’s assault on Ukraine, and reaffirm America’s support in the Indo-Pacific, this historic package could not be more necessary.

“I ran for Congress to promote peace at home and abroad. At a time when there is so much pain and suffering happening around the world, Democrats and Republicans were able to come together and do the right thing to support our allies, protect innocent lives, and honor our commitment to defending democracy.”

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