Gonzales Pushes for Border Security to Secure Ukraine Aid Package
• Rep. Tony Gonzales said lawmakers need to "sweeten the deal" on border security for the aid package to pass the House • He warned the aid for Ukraine and Israel faces an uphill battle without more border security provisions • Gonzales said cartels should be labeled as terrorist organizations to help secure 218 House votes • He criticized the White House for not having the president or vice president lead negotiations • Despite optimism, funding for Ukraine could run out by year-end without congressional action soon