WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Alex Padilla issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after voting against legislation that would expand Donald Trump's tariff authorities as part of legislation initially designed to sanction Russia for its unprovoked war against our ally Ukraine:
"I fully support and stand by the people of Ukraine bravely fighting for their freedom. From securing billions in funding to deliver military, economic, and humanitarian aid to advocating for Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainians living in the United States, and passing rigorous sanctions on Russia, I remain fully committed to supporting their defense.
"However, Congress shou...