The decision of the Biden administration, following several months of internal debate, to include cluster munitions as part of its new $800 million aid package to Ukraine is opposed by members of his own party in Congress, who otherwise are allies of the administration’s support of the nation in its war with Russia.
Congressional Democrats posted on their websites and made Twitter statements condemning the decision.
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) is an Air Force veteran who has been a steadfast backer of the administration’s Ukraine policy, but she thinks that arming Ukraine with cluster munitions is wrong.
“From the outset of Russia’s unjust war, I have been one of the most vocal and supportive members of Congress when it comes to providing Ukraine the resources and weapon systems they need to defend themselves and their sovereignty,” said Ms. Houlahan….