Sen. Rand Paul Filibusters Against Ukraine Aid Bill

The Guardian reports:

Rand Paul has launched a talking filibuster in protest of the $95bn foreign aid package making its way through the Senate, $60bn of which would be sent to Ukraine and $14bn of which would be directed to Israel. In a rambling speech, Paul addressed disparate topics like Covid-19 vaccinations and immigration.

On the topic of foreign aid, Paul focused on bipartisan support for the military spending, invoking the popular idea in pro-Trump circles of a “uniparty” controlled by establishment Democrats and Republicans alike. “Really, there only is one party when you get down to it,” said Paul. “This is a secret you’re not supposed to expose in Washington.”

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Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY): “Open the champagne, pop the cork! The Senate Democrat leader and the Republican leader are on their way to Kyiv! … They’re taking your money to Kyiv! They didn’t have much time — really no time and no money — to do anything about our border.” pic.twitter.com/sKxe5m13zb

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Fetterman Slams Rand Paul As ‘Just One Prick’ Holding Up Aid Bill For ‘Bad Performance Art’ https://t.co/6OXz4OqLDI

— Mediaite (@Mediaite) February 12, 2024