Bipartisan Support Voiced for Graham Proposal to Fund Ukraine Aid and Border Security
-
Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) and Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) expressed support for Sen. Lindsey Graham's (R-S.C.) proposal to fund Ukraine aid and border security.
-
Fitzpatrick said funding Ukraine aid for a year rather than a shorter period sends the right message to Ukraine, Russia, and Congress.
-
Gottheimer said funding Ukraine and border security is not a "false choice" and there is bipartisan support for both.
-
Both congressmen were optimistic Graham's proposal could pass the House with bipartisan support.
-
They emphasized the importance of addressing both Ukraine aid and border security challenges.
![](https://thehill.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/fitzpatrick_gottheimerjosh_010523gn_w.jpg?strip=1&w=640)