STATEMENT BY SENATOR JOHN McCAIN REGARDING THE HOUSE VOTES ON LIBYA While I am pleased that the Kucinich Amendment to cut off all funding for the U.S. mission in Libya failed, the vote in the House barring funding to support the freedom fighters in Libya is disturbin
PoliticalNews.me - Jul 09,2011 - STATEMENT BY SENATOR JOHN McCAIN REGARDING THE HOUSE VOTES ON LIBYA
U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) made the following statement regarding the House of Representatives votes on Libya:
“While I am pleased that the Kucinich Amendment to cut off all funding for the U.S. mission in Libya failed, the vote in the House barring funding to support the freedom fighters in Libya is deeply disturbing. I understand House Members’ frustration due to the President’s lack of consultation with Congress and his mishandling of this conflict.
However, this action sends exactly the wrong message to both Qaddafi and those fighting for freedom and democracy in Libya – especially since Qaddafi is clearly crumbling. I am saddened by the abandonment of America’s traditional support for those struggling for freedom and democracy, which has been a hallmark of our Republican party for decades.”
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