Rep. Gallagher dismisses Biden’s Indo-Pacific Supplemental as ineffective in countering China.

The Biden Administration’s Security Supplemental Fails to Address the Threat from Communist China

According to Representative Mike Gallagher, the Biden administration’s recent security supplemental for Israel, Ukraine,‌ and the Indo-Pacific overlooks the significant threat⁣ posed⁤ by ⁤communist China. The proposed 5 billion supplemental request allocates less than four percent of the‌ funds to strengthen military deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, ⁣which Rep. Gallagher believes is insufficient.

Speaking to‌ The Epoch ⁢Times, ⁤Rep. Gallagher stated, “The​ Indo-Pacific portion was woefully insufficient.” ‍He emphasized the importance of recognizing the deterrence ‍and​ American presence in the Indo-Pacific region as‌ a top priority, rather than treating it as a ‌joke.

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Rep. Gallagher, who chairs the House Select Committee⁢ on Strategic Competition with‍ the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), expressed ‍his hope ⁤that Congress can rectify the​ situation. Only‍ approximately⁢ $7 billion of⁣ the ⁤spending‍ package ‌is designated for the Indo-Pacific, with a significant portion allocated ⁢to⁣ submarine infrastructure and lending programs to counter predatory Chinese⁣ initiatives.

However, Rep.​ Gallagher believes that to effectively counter CCP influence in the ⁣region, the ⁤United States would need to spend around $10 billion, five times the current allocation. He⁢ expressed disappointment with ⁤the Biden administration’s decision ‍to combine funding ⁤for the Indo-Pacific‍ with other regions, such as Israel, Ukraine, and the southern ⁣border.

As a⁣ result, ‌Rep. Gallagher anticipates a ​move in Congress to create separate supplemental requests for each region, allowing for discrete consideration of aid. He​ stated,⁤ “My hope is that ⁤we in Congress can⁣ do our own supplemental, starting with Israel and the Indo-Pacific, fix that, and then⁣ have a parallel ​but separate track of negotiations when it comes to Ukraine and [the] border.”

Rep.‌ Gallagher is⁤ not alone in ‌this desire. House Speaker Mike Johnson has expressed ​his intention to​ push for a standalone aid package ⁢for Israel.⁤ A key⁣ concern for Rep. Gallagher is the CCP’s infiltration of Pacific islands and its ​broader ⁤efforts to ⁢expand its influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

To address​ this issue, Rep. Gallagher⁤ recently met privately with Solomon Islands ⁤MP Peter Kenilorea Jr. They discussed the importance of robust ‍U.S. engagement with the region, as the CCP continues to infiltrate the Solomon ‍Islands and spread pro-communist ⁤sentiment. Rep. Gallagher agreed with Mr. Kenilorea’s assessment, highlighting the increasing frequency of​ CCP’s attempts to infiltrate and steal data and intellectual property worldwide.

He emphasized the⁢ need for‍ proactive engagement, stating, “What⁢ we’re seeing happen [in the Solomon Islands] is ​a microcosm of the broader spread of [China’s] malign ‌influence ‌throughout⁣ the region, but it’s not confined to ⁣the Indo-Pacific. ⁤It’s now global ‌and affects various multilateral institutions. Even⁤ here in the United ‌States, we’re⁢ seeing it play out in the form of United Front work, intellectual property theft, and so all the more reason⁣ why we need to stay forward engaged.”

Why does Rep. ‍Gallagher ‌argue that a mere $7 billion allocation is insufficient to address the threat ‍posed by communist China in the Indo-Pacific?

In⁤ the ⁤Indo-Pacific, the United States must ‍focus on ‍strengthening military deterrence ‌and presence⁣ in the region. He argues that a mere $7 billion ⁣allocation is not‍ enough to ‌address the magnitude of the threat posed by communist‌ China.

Communist China has increasingly shown its aggressive behavior ⁤in ‌the region, including territorial disputes in the‌ South ⁣China Sea and ⁢military provocations ​near Taiwan. The Biden administration’s security supplemental fails to adequately address these concerns and prioritize the security of U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific.

Rep. Gallagher ‌stresses the ​need for a comprehensive and ‌robust response to counter CCP influence. He‌ urges Congress to reconsider the allocation of funds and recognize ‍the ⁣significance of the ⁤Indo-Pacific in terms of​ national‍ security and ⁢geopolitical ‍stability.

The security of the Indo-Pacific region directly‌ impacts the interests and security of the United States. It ‍is crucial for ⁣the⁣ Biden ⁢administration to acknowledge ⁤this reality and⁤ allocate sufficient resources to strengthen deterrence against communist China. Neglecting this threat could have severe consequences for regional⁣ stability and the United‌ States’ strategic ‌position.

Rep. Gallagher’s concerns are valid and supported by various ⁤experts and analysts who have ⁢warned about the growing influence‌ of communist China in ⁤the Indo-Pacific. The United States cannot afford to underestimate the gravity⁤ of this threat and⁢ must take necessary measures to protect ⁢its interests‍ and ​those of its allies.

In addition ​to military deterrence, it is essential for the United​ States to⁣ enhance ‌diplomatic efforts and ⁣engage in partnerships⁤ and alliances within the region⁤ to counter CCP influence effectively. By working together with like-minded ‍nations,​ the United​ States⁢ can build stronger defenses against communist ​China’s expansionist ambitions.

The Biden administration should⁤ reevaluate ​its security supplemental and place ‍greater emphasis​ on⁢ countering the ​threat from communist China in the ⁤Indo-Pacific. Allocating less than four percent of the funds to this region ‌undermines the⁣ seriousness of the challenge and fails to adequately address​ the risks associated with‌ communist China’s actions.

It is time for the United States to reassess⁤ its‌ strategic priorities ⁢and recognize the urgent need for a comprehensive approach to address‌ the threat​ from communist China. By doing so, ‌the Biden administration ⁤can demonstrate its commitment to‍ protecting U.S. ⁢interests, maintaining regional ⁣stability, and upholding democratic⁣ values in the ​Indo-Pacific.