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AMSTERDAM, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today released the following statement on President Trump’s decision this morning to launch a reckless and illegal attack on Venezuela:   “President Trump’s decision to attack Venezuela and abduct its head of state is reckless and illegal. These actions are clear acts of war against a sovereign nation — a power reserved in our… Read more »

ALBANY, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) today released the following statement marking one year since the Hamas attack against Israel on October 7th, 2023: One year ago today, Hamas initiated a terrorist attack against the people of Israel, killing more than 1,200 and abducting hundreds more from their beds and from a music festival in the deadliest attack on the Jewish people… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko delivered a fiery one minute on the floor last night strongly condemning Republican gamesmanship that has withheld needed aid for Ukraine: Tonko’s forceful floor remarks can be viewed HERE and read below: M. Speaker, I rise today to stand with our allies in Ukraine — action that my Republican colleagues have repeatedly failed to take. Over the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted in the House to advance H.R. 6833, legislation that continues government funding through December 16th and provides disaster relief and additional support for Ukraine. The legislation passed by a vote of 230-201. “Today I stood with my colleagues to take urgently-needed action that will keep the doors of government open and deliver federal… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman Paul Tonko issued a statement following the deadly drone strike conducted by the Trump Administration at Baghdad International Airport. “There is no doubt that Qasem Soleimani was responsible for heinous acts against Americans and our interests, but I am deeply disturbed by the President’s reckless escalation with Iran, which occurred without an Authorization for… Read more »