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Steny Hoyer: “This 400 million is exactly what has been authorized by the…”

Featuring: Steny Hoyer, Democratic | U.S. House Maryland, 5th Congressional District

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Helping Ukraine Defend Against Tyranny is a Central Battle in Fight Between Democracy & Despotism

Published | Video Starts at 05:16

How ironic it would be for that debate to be that we cut 100 million when we can't add the 400 million which your side spoke about as US cutting and therefore a reason not to support the Ukraine Support Act. This 400 million is exactly what has been authorized by the Defense Committee. Defense Authorization Committee. We should take their advice. Move on this. Send a message that America continues to be the defender of freedom and the opponent of despotism. (05:16–05:24)

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