Pelosi Cites the Bible in Support of $40 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) turned to the Bible in support of a $40 billion military and humanitarian aid package for Ukraine. During a speech on the House floor Tuesday, Pelosi said, “When you’re home…
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) turned to the Bible in support of a $40 billion military and humanitarian aid package for Ukraine.
During a speech on the House floor Tuesday, Pelosi said, “When you’re home thinking, ‘What is this all about?’ Just think about ‘When I was hungry, you fed me’ from the Gospel of Matthew.”
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Pelosi’s decision to invoke the Bible in defense of the package did not go over well with some.
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Pelosi’s remarks came before the House voted 368-57 to advance a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine.
The bill is $7 billion larger than President Joe Biden requested.
All Democrats voted for the bill, with 149 Republicans joining them and 57 voting against the package.
The bill provides $15 billion for military equipment, training, intelligence support, and to pay salaries for