Rubio Joins Ernst, Romney Send Letter to POTUS to Work With Allies To Expedite Defense Supplies To Ukraine

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U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), Mitt Romney (R-UT), and colleagues in sending a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to work with Poland and NATO allies to expedite the transfer of aircraft and air defense systems, as well as additional support capabilities, to Ukraine.

"We urge your Administration to work with Poland and our NATO allies to expedite the transfer of urgently-needed airpower, air defense systems, and other combat and support capabilities from the United States, NATO allies, and other European partners to Ukraine," the senators wrote.

"While we commend the lethal aid that your Administration has sent to Ukraine thus far, we strongly disagree with your decision to delay and deny Poland the option to transfer fighter jets to Ukraine. Your Administration champions the $1 billion in defense articles provided to Ukraine over the past 13 months and has definitively stated there are no restrictions in your current suite of authorities to adequately respond to Russia's lawless and bloody invasion of Ukraine," the senators continued.

"We implore you to act without delay to provide urgently needed airpower that will bolster the ability of the Ukrainian armed forces to defend their country and help save civilian lives," the senators concluded.

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