Rep. Paul Gosar is 1 of 3 to vote against pro-Ukraine measure

Ukranian citizens escaping to border countries to avoid the war

By Ronald J. Hansen | Arizona Republic

Rep. Paul Gosar was one of three members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday to vote against a symbolic measure calling for a cease-fire in Ukraine and support for its people.

The resolution passed 426-3, underscoring how broadly unpopular the Russian war in Ukraine has become in the week since it began, despite the rhetoric of former President Donald Trump, who has recently praised Vladimir Putin as “smart,” “savvy” and “genius.”

When Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., noted his dismay with Wednesday’s few “no” votes, Gosar, R-Ariz., tweeted, “Talk to me when our border is secure.”

Later, Gosar issued a statement faulting the resolution for referencing NATO’s longstanding collective defense provision that treats an attack on one member nation as one against all of them.

“While I have deep compassion and sympathy for the horrible suffering of the people of Ukraine and am moved by their nationalism, this resolution would have been more aptly titled the ‘Resolution that Drags the United States into Another Foreign War,’” Gosar said.

“I have repeatedly stated that this conflict has nothing to do with American national security and not one American soldier should be dragged into a war 5000 miles away when there is no reason to be there.” 

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