i've been a strong supporter of the efforts to provide t to the ukraine and georgia. russia poses a significant threat to u.s. interest in the best way to contest putin is to rebuild our defenses and work closely with our allies and partners and approve the capacity of those threatened by moscow to defend themselves. i am grateful to security assistance has finally been released and now the task falls on us. to pass the defense bill and make the necessary investment in one monetizing our own military and adversaries like russia and china. mr. president, i understand there are two bills at the desk. >> shepard: so that was