Here's a reply from the Turtle, to my complaint about Turtle's support for Ukraine.
I bolded the bullshite to highlight the problem... the Rino's really believe this crap.
Dear Mr. XXXXXX;
Thank you for contacting me regarding Russia’s unprovoked, unjustified invasion of Ukraine. Hearing from you helps me better represent Kentucky in the United States Senate. I appreciate your taking the time to share your views with me, and I welcome this opportunity to respond.
Russian President Vladimir Putin miscalculated in his brutal invasion of Ukraine. Since February 2022, Russia’s aggression has been met with a brave and determined Ukrainian population and crippling sanctions and isolation from the international community.
But make no mistake, the future of America’s security and core strategic interests will be shaped by the outcome of this fight. Putin has made clear that his larger ambition is the restoration of the Russian empire and the diminishment of NATO. China is also watching this fight closely, and have increased their saber-rattling toward the free people of Taiwan. The United States must stand firm with Ukraine to preserve our national interests, promote the security of our allies and partners around the world, and deter future Russian and Chinese aggression.
Like so many Americans, I have been inspired by the heroism of the Ukrainians in the midst of this tragedy. As you may know, I had the honor to lead a delegation in May 2022 to meet with President Zelenskyy in Kyiv. I reassured him of America’s strong bipartisan support for Ukraine, and our commitment to stand with him and his people as they fight for their lives and sovereignty. President Zelenskyy made clear that Ukraine does not expect the United States to fight on its behalf, and he is only asking for the weapons and ammunition they need to continue defending their homeland from Russian aggression.
As I stated before, America’s decision to support Ukraine is not a frivolous act of charity. It serves our own security and strategic interests to impose massive costs on Putin’s long-running campaign of violent imperialism and to deter potential future wars of aggression before they start. The costs of a Russian victory in Ukraine would be far greater to the United States and our allies, and would necessitate much larger and longer deployments of U.S. forces to Europe to protect our vital security interests. It is clear that additional investment is necessary to give Ukraine the tools it needs to win this war, support our allies and partners, and help backfill our own defense stockpiles.
On February 13, the Senate passed the National Security Act, 2024, which provides additional security assistance for Ukraine and addresses a variety of other national security challenges. I was proud to support the legislation, which reaffirms our commitment to rebuild and modernize our military, restore our credibility, and give the current Commander-in-Chief, as well as the next, more tools to secure our interests. While this legislation must still pass the House and be signed by the President to become law, I remain hopeful that America will swiftly respond to rising global threats with strength. As the 118th Congress proceeds, I can assure you that I will keep your thoughts in mind as I continue use my position in the Senate to promote U.S. national security, support our partners in Europe, and help the brave people of Ukraine.
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Sincerely,
MITCH McCONNELL
UNITED STATES SENATOR