U.S. military and diplomatic leaders urge a divided Congress to send aid to both Israel and Ukraine

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

64% : "Since we cut off Russia's traditional means of supplying its military, it has turned more and more to Iran for assistance," Blinken said.
57% : Allowing Russia to prevail with Iran's support will embolden both Moscow and Tehran.
51% : "In return, Moscow has supplied Iran with increasingly advanced military technology, which poses a threat to Israel's security.
40% : The testimony from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken to the Senate Appropriations Committee came as the administration's massive $105 billion emergency aid request for conflicts in the two countries encountered roadblocks.
35% : Blinken said assisting Ukraine and Israel will strengthen the U.S. position against Iran, which is the biggest financial backer of Hamas.

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