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Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene celebrated the House's vote to remove $300 million allocated for Ukraine from the Defense Appropriations Act. Greene views this decision as significant, emphasizing its potential impact on national priorities and international stability saying in a press release, "This is a victory for the American people and for peace."

"Tonight the House answered my call, we successfully voted to strip $300 million to Ukraine from the Defense Appropriations Act."

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene announced the removal of $300 million in funding for the proxy war in Ukraine from the United States Department of Defense appropriations bill. Greene had previously advocated for the cessation of taxpayer funding to Ukraine, considering this development as a step that aligns with her stance and as a decision with potential implications for peace.

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene hails the House's vote to remove $300 million earmarked for Ukraine from the Defense Appropriations Act as a victory for both the American people and peace.

On October 4th, Representative Greene met with peace activists from @codepink, who were arrested during a protest for peace in Bernie Sanders’ office, highlighting their collective belief that Congress should prioritize ending the war in Ukraine, underscoring the bipartisan nature of the issue.

High-ranking members of the Biden administration hold private apprehensions that a critical point on the battlefield for Ukraine could be reached within a few weeks due to insufficient additional funding. In response, they are looking for alternatives should funding through the U.S. House of Representatives fail, according to a CNN article.

On Wednesday, President Biden suggested that his administration is actively investigating alternative approaches to furnish aid to Ukraine should White House funding requests face obstacles. He voiced apprehensions about fulfilling commitments of assistance to Ukraine, recognizing substantial bipartisan backing for funding from House and Senate members. The procedural constraints delaying the vote on a new speaker until at least next week cast doubt on the immediate prospects of promptly delivering a new assistance package to Ukraine.

The Biden administration and the U.S. Congress have channeled more than $75 billion in aid to the nation. This comprehensive assistance package covers humanitarian aid, financial support, and military resources, according to data from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, an esteemed German research institute. Notably, this sum does not encompass all war-related U.S. spending, like aid directed to allied countries.

In an April report by CBS, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed her stance on U.S. involvement in the conflict, stating, "Ukraine is not the 51st state." Greene voiced her opposition to U.S. support for the war, emphasizing the need for prioritizing domestic concerns over involvement in international affairs. She underscored the significant challenges facing the United States, including a staggering $31 trillion debt, border security issues, and domestic problems that demand attention.