NE Missouri News

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) stood firm in his support for military aid to allies while opposing financial assistance, as reflected in his recent voting patterns.

In a recent statement, Graves criticized President Biden's foreign policy approach, stating, "President Biden has shown unprecedented weakness to our allies and adversaries around the globe." Graves highlighted concerns about various international issues, including border security, Iran, Russia, and China.

Graves' actions aligned with his words as he voted in favor of critical legislation aimed at bolstering support for key allies. This included providing additional lethal aid to countries such as Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine, while simultaneously opposing financial assistance to Ukraine.

The Congressman's support was evident in his backing of specific bills, such as the End the Border Catastrophe Act, which sought to enhance border security measures. Additionally, Graves supported the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, and the Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, which aimed to allocate significant funds to bolster the defense capabilities of key allies in the respective regions.

One notable action by Congressman Graves was his backing of an amendment to the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, which aimed to cut all non-military aid in the package.

Overall, Congressman Sam Graves' stance on military aid for allies and opposition to financial assistance demonstrates his commitment to supporting key international partners while ensuring accountability and oversight in the allocation of aid.