Rand Paul Shocks the Senate by Demanding Oversight on $40 Billion for Ukraine

‘When government’s handing out money,’ Paul said, ‘the thieves line up as well.’ He cited how in Afghanistan, America would give millions to build a hotel, ‘and the contractor would run off with the money.’

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Senator Paul during a Senate Foreign Relations committee on April 26, 2022. Al Drago/pool via AP

All sides are pillorying Senator Paul, Republican of Kentucky, for holding up a fresh, $40 billion infusion of cash for Ukraine. Lost in the shouting is that his call for a full accounting of where every dollar goes is what American taxpayers deserve.

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