Obama Proposes Giving Europe $1B in Aid

‘I’m calling on Congress to approve up to one billion dollars to support this effort, which will be a powerful demonstration of America’s unshakable commitment’

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    Obama seeks $1 billion in security aid for Europe (USA Today)

    President Obama said Tuesday he will ask Congress for $1 billion to bolster security for Poland and other nations in Europe in light of Russian aggression in Ukraine.

    Security in Europe is the "cornerstone of our own security and it is sacrosanct," Obama said after landing Tuesday in Warsaw, Poland, the start of a four-day trip designed to re-assure allies.

    He added that "it is a commitment that is particularly important at this point in time."

    Leaders in Poland and other members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization have expressed concern about Russia's intentions after it annexed the Crimea region of Ukraine.

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