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    Since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States has provided more than $75 billion in aid to Ukraine, which has been directed toward military operations, economic support, and humanitarian assistance. As the war has gone on, members of Congress have questioned whether we have done enough to help the country and if continuing funding is sustainable. Those who want to continue funding Ukraine say the U.S. has a moral obligation to support the country in its time of need, it sustains alliances while serving strategic interests, and it demonstrates the United States's support of democratic values and sovereignty. Those arguing it’s time to end the funding say that it diverts necessary resources that could go toward domestic and foreign priorities. They also question whether the funds are being used efficiently, whether the war is winnable, and whether providing military aid is genuinely contributing to a path toward peace. With this crucial background, we debate the question: Should Congress Stop Funding the War in Ukraine? This debate was recorded live for an invite-only audience at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City.
    
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Leo Gerard

International President of the United Steelworkers

Leo is International President of the United Steelworkers, the dominant union in paper, forestry products, steel, aluminum, tire and rubber, glass, chemicals, and petroleum.

Debates Featuring Leo Gerard

Buy American/Hire American Policies Will Backfire

With Jagdish Bhagwati, Leo Gerard, Douglas Irwin, John R. MacArthur, Jeff Madrick, Susan Schwab
September 21, 2009

Any project funded by February’s $789 billion stimulus package is meant to use only US made steel and manufactured goods. Any financial institution receiving bail out funds must give preference to citizens. Will these policies backfire? Opponents say these policies will have little direct impact on job creation, and could have very harmful repercussions by triggering a global trade war in which each country seeks to “beggar its neighbor” in a vicious cycle of economic decline. Proponents argue that these…

Buy American/Hire American Policies Will Backfire

Any project funded by February’s $789 billion stimulus package is meant to use only US made steel and manufactured goods. Any financial institution receiving bail out funds must give preference to citizens. Will these policies…

With Jagdish Bhagwati, Leo Gerard, Douglas Irwin, John R. MacArthur, Jeff Madrick, Susan Schwab
September 21, 2009

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