Posted on 03/30/2014 9:08:59 PM PDT by WilliamIII
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., wants President Obama to send "military assistance" to Ukraine to prevent Russian forces conducting "exercises" on its border from further invading the country.
Ukrainian officials say Russia has 100,000 troops along their border. "Considering President Putin's track record of lies and aggression, it is prudent now to expect and plan for the worst," McCain said in a joint statement with Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., calling for assistance.
"This assistance should include small arms, ammunition, and defensive weapons, such as anti-armor and anti-aircraft systems – as well as critical non-lethal support, such as protective equipment, medical supplies, spare parts, and intelligence sharing," the senators said.
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We already sent MREs. Perhaps we could send some of Obama’s best Diversity Training PowerPoints. What else could Ukraine possibly need to stand up to Russia?
Someone wipe the drool from mccain's lips, walk him back to his room and tuck him back in bed please?!?
As for Graham, he can wipe his own mouth. *shudder*
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