US House Speaker Mike Johnson said he was "confident and optimistic" that Congress will be able to pass additional funds for aid to Israel and Ukraine before the holidays - provided lawmakers can unite around the border security policy changes sought by Republicans are seeking. Politico reports UNN.
I think it will all come together in the coming days. I'm optimistic about it, I'm sure we can do it. To see this through
He added that there is a sense of urgency in providing assistance to both Israel and Ukraine, adding that there are "a lot of intense negotiations going on among members of Congress. intense negotiations."
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Johnson also said that helping Israel is a top priority for the United States, and called assistance to Ukraine another priority.
Of course, we cannot allow Vladimir Putin marching through Europe, and we understand the need to help Ukraine