As Democrats and Republicans Approve More War Funding, the Green
Party Offers Voters an Alternative
Green Party of the United States
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For Immediate Release:
April 25, 2024
For more information:
Gregg Jocoy, Co-chair,
Media Committee, [email protected],
202-804-2758
Gloria Mattera, Co-chair, Media Committee, [email protected], 202-804-2758
Mark
Dunlea, Secretary, Green Party EcoAction Committee, [email protected], 518
860-3725
The Green
Party of the United States denounced a bipartisan
congressional bill package that prioritizes military funding over
urgent climate action and peace.
H.R. 8034, 8035. and 8036, which were passed by the House on April
20 and the Senate last night, provide $26 billion for Israel, $61
billion for Ukraine, and $8 billion for U.S. allies in the
Indo-Pacific region, primarily for military weapons and
support.
“These bills are a stark reminder of the misplaced
priorities of our political leaders in both parties. We can't address
global warming while perpetuating endless wars and fueling the
military-industrial complex," said Margaret
Elisabeth, Co-chair, Green Party of the United States. “These
bills take away funding that could be used to address the climate
crisis, while funding weapons that will contribute to climate change
and further escalate the arms race.”
“We recognize the
devastating impact of war on human lives, the environment, and the
economy,” said Rachel Braaten, Co-chair, National
EcoAction Committee. “H.R. 8034 provides continued
military support to Israel for the deliberate killing and displacement
of citizens in Gaza while funding humanitarian assistance that can’t
possibly be delivered. Besides homes and civil infrastructure, trees,
farms and greenhouses in Gaza have been destroyed and soil and
groundwater contaminated by heavy artillery and contaminants from
building debris, rendering the home of millions of citizens
unlivable.”
“The Green Party prioritizes diplomacy,
international cooperation, and sustainable development over military
aggression and conflict," said Mark Dunlea, National
Eco-Action Committee Member. “We offer a comprehensive solution to the
climate crisis, including an eco-socialist
Green New Deal, a halt to fossil fuel infrastructure, and
a commitment to climate justice and equity. We can't afford to wait
any longer – the future of our planet depends on it.”
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