Posted on Nov 1, 2023
Massie argues with pro-Israel group over opposition to $14B aid package
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."The $14.3 billion aid package for Israel would include $1.2 billion for the development of the Iron Beam defense system and $4 billion for Israel’s Iron Dome and David’s Sling defense systems.
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) responded to the congressman in a post that pointed out his vote last week, along with nine progressive Democrats, against the resolution backing Israel and condemning Hamas last week.
Massie has condemned the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, but he said he opposed the resolution because it calls for sanctions, which he does not support, and “asserts the necessity of foreign aid commitments which I have voted against.”
“AIPAC always gets mad when I put America first. I won’t be voting for their $14+ billion shakedown of American taxpayers either,” he wrote. “They are intentionally misrepresenting my intent and the resolution I voted against.”
The pro-Israel group responded, saying, “The U.S. is stronger when Israel is secure. No misrepresentation, your vote says it all: NO to standing with Israel, NO to condemning Hamas, NO to helping Israel win this war.” "...
..."The $14.3 billion aid package for Israel would include $1.2 billion for the development of the Iron Beam defense system and $4 billion for Israel’s Iron Dome and David’s Sling defense systems.
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) responded to the congressman in a post that pointed out his vote last week, along with nine progressive Democrats, against the resolution backing Israel and condemning Hamas last week.
Massie has condemned the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, but he said he opposed the resolution because it calls for sanctions, which he does not support, and “asserts the necessity of foreign aid commitments which I have voted against.”
“AIPAC always gets mad when I put America first. I won’t be voting for their $14+ billion shakedown of American taxpayers either,” he wrote. “They are intentionally misrepresenting my intent and the resolution I voted against.”
The pro-Israel group responded, saying, “The U.S. is stronger when Israel is secure. No misrepresentation, your vote says it all: NO to standing with Israel, NO to condemning Hamas, NO to helping Israel win this war.” "...
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