Washington, July 15 -- Representative Wesley Bell issued the following press release:

Today, Congressman Wesley Bell (D-MO-01) issued the following statement on his votes against the amendmentsto the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, H.R. 8595.

The specific amendments Congressman Bell is voting against were offered by Republican Representatives Thomas Massie, Chip Roy, and Lauren Bobert.

"Today, I voted against a slew of reckless amendments offered by Republicans following a 'Trump doctrine' that does nothing but destabilize the Middle East, weaken our allies and global institutions like the UN, and withhold humanitarian aid from those who need it most.

At a time when our allies, including ...