Ukraine President Zelensky thanked Speaker Mike Johnson for passing a $61 billion Ukraine aid package through the House. Johnson's decision was seen as a betrayal by conservatives. Zelensky praised the US House of Representatives and Speaker Johnson for keeping history on the right track.
Key Points
Zelensky thanked Speaker Mike Johnson for passing the aid package
Democrats celebrated the passing of the bill in the House
Johnson faced pressure to change his stance on foreign aid
The aid package aims to prevent the war from escalating and save lives
Pros
Passing the aid package will help prevent the war in Ukraine from expanding
It will save thousands of lives in Ukraine
Strengthens the relationship between the US and Ukraine
Cons
Conservatives view the passing of the aid package as a betrayal
Some argue that the decision may have compromised on securing the US border