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U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville from Alabama has made a statement regarding his vote on the supplemental foreign aid bill in the Senate. In his statement, Senator Tuberville expressed his opposition to providing funding for Ukraine and emphasized that his priority is securing the southern border of the United States.

"I’m one of the only senators who hasn’t voted for a dime of Ukraine funding—and I’m not going to start now," said Senator Tuberville. "Just two months ago the Senate Republican conference spoke with one voice, and said that we should not give any more money to Ukraine until we secured our southern border. I still believe that."

Senator Tuberville highlighted the need for diplomacy and addressing emerging priorities around the world, such as the possibility of regional war in the Middle East and threats to Taiwan. He stressed that the United States should focus on its own national security interests rather than getting involved in a land war in eastern Europe.

"Now should be a time for diplomacy, as we face emerging priorities around the world, such as the possibility of regional war in the Middle East and threats to Taiwan," Tuberville stated. "We are borrowing $80,000 per second and this bill would only increase that number if it somehow became law. Leadership requires priorities, and our priority right now should be our southern border, not a land war in eastern Europe in which we have no strategic interest at stake."

Senator Tuberville also expressed skepticism about the bill's chances of passing in the House of Representatives, referring to it as a "messaging exercise." He believes that the American people have rejected the idea of providing additional aid to Ukraine and that support for this position is growing.

"This bill will likely not pass the House of Representatives. Therefore, this was simply a messaging exercise—and with a message that the American people have roundly rejected, and are only rejecting in greater numbers by the day," Senator Tuberville concluded.

Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans' Affairs, and HELP Committees. His statement underscores the ongoing debate in Congress regarding foreign aid and national security priorities.