Rand Paul Delays Senate Vote , on US Aid to Ukraine .<br />Rand Paul Delays Senate Vote , on US Aid to Ukraine .<br />CBS News reports Paul has stalled an additional $40 billion in U.S. aid for Ukraine to assist in the fight against Russian invaders.<br />The Republican KY senator was the lone holdout in the Senate vote to approve the aid, which requires unanimous consensus.<br />No matter how sympathetic the cause, my oath of office is to the national security of the United States of America, Sen. Rand Paul, (R-KY), via CBS News.<br />We cannot save Ukraine by dooming the U.S. economy, Sen. Rand Paul, (R-KY), via CBS News.<br />Though Paul is calling for an <br />inspector general to analyze the spending, passage of the bill is expected.<br />Senate leaders on both sides of the aisle criticized Paul's move.<br />It's clear from the junior senator from Kentucky's remarks, he doesn't want to aid Ukraine, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, (D-NY), via CBS News.<br />All he will accomplish with his actions here today is to delay that aid, not to stop it, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, (D-NY), via CBS News.<br />They're only asking for the resources they need to defend themselves against this deranged invasion. And they need this help right now, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, (R-KY), via CBS News.<br />It bears directly on America's national security and vital interests that Russia's naked aggression not succeed and carries significant costs, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, (R-KY), via CBS News.<br />Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki stated in an interview that oversight of the bill "is critical" and is already included in its language.<br />That's why the package already includes millions of dollars <br />to support additional <br />oversight measures, Jen Psaki, Former White House Press Secretary, via CBS News.<br />... including additional funding for existing inspectors general and we encourage all senators to promptly pass the bill as it stands, we feel what's in <br />there [is] sufficient, Jen Psaki, Former White House Press Secretary, via CBS News
