Senator Thom Tillis: The Senate Should Vote To Be the Chamber That Stands With the Free World
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North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis is committed to preserving the American Dream for younger generations and supports commonsense policies that will generate economic growth and opportunities for working families.
Senator Tillis is a member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, Finance Committee, Judiciary Committee, and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
Thom was born into a working-class family with his father and mother and five siblings. During his childhood, his family was frequently forced to relocate depending on where his parents could find work. After graduating from high school, Thom was unable to afford college, so he took a job as a warehouse records clerk earning minimum wage. He knows firsthand how difficult it is to raise a family while attending school at night, struggling to make ends meet.
Through hard work and dedication, Thom quickly moved up the corporate ladder, earning his degree at 36 and becoming a top-level executive at PricewaterhouseCoopers and IBM. Thom’s 22-year private sector career in technology and management consulting has provided him with a deep understanding of policy-making and the management of complex organizations.
Fueled by a desire to make a difference in his local community, Thom’s involvement in public service began by serving as the PTA president of his daughter’s high school and as a member of the Town of Cornelius Board of Commissioners. In 2006, he was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives and was selected by his peers to serve as Speaker of the House from 2011 to 2014. As Speaker, Thom played an instrumental role in enacting job-creating policies and reforming North Carolina’s tax and regulatory codes.
He lives with his wife Susan in Huntersville, North Carolina.
Thank you for Senator Tillis for supporting this important bill. Too bad there aren’t more Republicans
Who care about saving the democracy’s of other countries
Thank you Sen Tillis, for your strong and eloquent speech in support of Ukraine. Up until I heard you I was losing faith in the Republican party having any real leaders who recognize why Ukraine matters. You have insured you have my vote if you run for re-election. Unfortunately there are too many other Republicans who seem to support Russia. For that reason, I now refer to myself as an Independent Conservative instead of a Republican. We need more leaders like you.
Thank you so much for your vote. I did not vote for you, but since you have been elected, I feel that you are more moderate and really work for the middle and are not afraid to compromise. We need more like you that will make things work for all of us!
Same here!
Totally agree!
Tillis is not at ALL a moderate. He's a far right wing warmonger.
Wow, Senator Tillis! Thank you. Finally something we agree on 100%. Thank you for some common sense.
I’m a Democrat. I live in North Carolina. Thank you Senator Tillis. I wish your fellow Republicans in congress had your courage. And you’re right about history. History does not forget.
I am also a Democrat living in NC. I am soooo glad you voted for this. I applaud your courage and conviction!!!
No, you're not a Democrat. You're a Conservative if you're buying this rabid warmongering and think it's ok to send $95 BILLION more to foreign countries, including to one currently committing a genocide.
@@barbaraburns You're definitely NOT a Democrat. You think it's a good idea to send $95 BILLION dollars for more war?!
Sen. Tillis - Amazing how 100% of your support here are democrats. Who are you representing? Wolves in sheeps' clothing.
I'm a liberal in Durham and third these comments. Thank you, Senator Tillis, for representing reason and integrity.
Thank you for supporting Ukraine and world peace !!
Sir, Thank you so much for your response about Ukraine and thank you for having the GUTS to speak out about other people in your party!!
Thank you!!!!! I am so proud of what you did!!! I am an independent and did not for for you but your speech on the floor was magnificent!! It's the future of the free world that depends on this. Thank you again!!!
Thanks, Thom. I find it hard to believe that so many of our Republican brethren are willing to sacrifice our national and global security for political purposes. Well done. History will be watching. Stand strong.
THANK YOU SO MUCH SENATOR TILLIS! WE NEE TO BE THE BASTION OF SOVERIEGN NATIONS AND SUPPORTING TAIWAN IS ALSO PART OF THE GRAND SCHEME. YOU GIVE ME HOPE FOR THE GOP
I'm an independent in Cherryville, NC, and i thank you for your position and your willingness to break from the MAGA clique.
Senator Tillis, although I disagree with many of your positions, I thank you for your strong support for Ukraine. I believe that stopping Putin's expansion in Europe is a vital security concern for the U.S.
Thank you, Senator Tillis.
thank you for helping Ukraine. I am a Democrat and was thrilled to see you vote for what is right and not for what Trump wants.
You're not a Democrat if you think it's "right" to send $95 BILLION more for wars when there are people suffering here.
Thank you for THINKING and standing firm with our allies in defense of Ukraine. We need to show Putin that he cannot roll over others without a fight.
Thank you. We don't agree on much but on this we do. We cannot abandon Ukraine. Thank you for doing the right thing.
Thank you for Senator Tillis for standing firm with our allies.
Thank you for your vote! I have been writing you about this...I am in Ukraine right now...this is IMPORTANT!
Thank you for supporting Ukraine Senator. I didn't vote for you but you have good sense on this issue and I'm thankful for that.
Great that there are still a few Republicans who talk sense and act like adults! Thank you, Senator Tillis! America must keep its word and have a steady foreign policy.
I am your constituent and i own a home in Kherson, Ukraine that was under occupation for 9 months and is still too dangerous for me to visit. Unspeakable things were done to my friends. Thank you for supporting freedom and justice for our allies.
Thanks for standing up to do the right thing for our country and democracy.
I am a Democrat from Asheville NC. Thank Senator Tillis!! for standing for what is right rather than follow the blathering that now marks much of the GOP. Governing is about comprise!
You think it's right to spend $95 billion more on war? You're not a Democrat.
THANK YOU, Senator Tillis. I am so grateful for your efforts and words today! We encourage you to continue your bipartisan positive and courageous efforts for GOOD for our citizens in our state, our country and the world..
Senator Tillis I'd like to extend my gratitude to you for your willingness and courage to speak the truth.
You rose above the Republican Party when you wrote that "America must deter our adversaries and strengthen our NATO alliance". Thank You Sir.
Mr. Tillis,
Wow ! You said what needed to be said about this vote.
Thank you so so much!!!
All the best to you Sir.
Thank you, Senator Tillis, for standing up for Ukraine. I often wonder if those who just want to follow a pattern of keeping job security instead of fighting for a nation who just want to be free as we are, can envision where we may be today if the French did not come to our aid during the American Revolutionary War. There is a price that has to be paid for all to be free. Senator Tillis, you hit the nail right on top of the head in your speech to your fellow Senators.
Their is a price for freedom sadly if Ukraine was to win which is doubtful they will not have freedom.The concern for Americans with children and grandchildren should be the border problem which is the number concern for American voters but yet that was dropped. Tillis is receiving praise for stabbing Americans in the back. He is part of the rot that needs to be voted out. If people in this blog would stop following the fake media hype and do a little research about Ukrain they would be eating their words. The truth is out their, sadly many Americans are to lazy to look.
The far right decided long ago that, if they cant win, they will just try to bring the whole thing down.
Thank you Senator Tillis for having the courage to say this. I wish your fellow Senators had the same courage.
As a NC resident who didn't vote for you, I'm grateful at least that you see the importance of supporting our allies. Now if you can influence the House to do the same!
Thank you for your principled stand on this important matter.
Bravo!
Thank you, for standing up for what is right for the future of our country and the world.
future of your country is not to keep paying and supporting war's around globe ..so stand up your self and make payments with your own money not with money that next 20 generations wont be paying off , look your own rotten place and quality life people getting in last 3 years thats to rats like this one
Thank you Senator Tillis for taking a strong stand in support of Ukraine. I did not vote for you but my respect for you is ever increasing as you take a stand for doing what is right. Most people don't pay attention to history and how the appeasement of Neville Chamberlain with Hitler enable the Nazi regime to cause WW II.
Thank you for reminding me of this appeasement. As a teenager, I wrote a paper about Chamberlain's decision.I see several things about to be repeated as in the pre-WWII era. If we don't watch it very closely, and this includes appeasing Putin, any wake-up call will be too late.
What "caused" WW2 may be up for debate. Certainly, one contributing factor was the unmitigated evisceration of the German economy, led by the U.S.A. and its allies.
Your vote on this issue is appreciated.
Well said! Thank you for standing with Ukraine and exhibiting leadership.
Thank you for speaking up, Senator Tillis. Your voice and your vote means a lot to me. I am so discouraged by what the GOP has become, but knowing that you still support democracy is a great comfort to me and my family.
wow - I never thought i'd ever agree with my senator. thank you tom tillis for doing the right thing.
Thank you for your vote Senator. Your action represents a moment of clarity for other Republican politicians to replicate. House Republicans have yet to see the light. They are more content in listening to Donald Trump. As an Air Force retired pilot with Pentagon service, I pray that he will be defeated. How can anyone trust him at this point. Just yesterday, he belittled our military service and also suggested that Putin can have his way with some NATO members. Unbelievable and UnAmerican. Cast him aside.
As an unaffiliated NC voter, I am pleasantly surprised to be behind Tillis on his stand for Ukraine and against the House madness.
Have been on your opposite side but this time I am proud to have you represent my feelings. Well done. I was a Republican. Would like to be again. Straighten that mess out.
Thank you for standing up for what is right!
I am a North Carolina resident and a former life-long registered Republican who has since left the party and become an Independent. I didn't like Thom Tillis when he was first elected to the Senate as he campaigned as someone who had no spine and was a puppet for the GOP "leadership". I have come to like Senator Tillis' moderation since he has gathered his legs in this body. I'm now a Thom Tillis fan and truly appreciate all he's doing that's right. Keep up the good work, Senator Tillis, on behalf of North Carolinians and the whole of the US.
I really appreciated your post since I feel exactly the same way. I was a registered Republican but became a non-affiliated NC voter several years ago. I didn't vote for Senator Tillis when he was up for election for exactly the reason you point out. However, like you, my opinion of him has changed and I count myself a Tom Tillis fan appreciating his common sense approach, willingness to cross the aisle to get things done, and his overall moderate position. He is someone in Washington DC that is actually accomplishing things on behalf of NC and the entire US and I am very proud to have him as one of our NC senators.
Ditto on NC resident, former life-long Republican and now Unaffiliated (NC for Independent). Also ditto on first impressions on Thom and him now gaining a moral backbone. He on his way to being one of the few Republican congressmen who won't have to work to regain their self-respect when Trump is finally out of the political picture. To Thom: As a cold war and Gulf War warrior I absolutely believe that supporting Ukraine is a moral and strategic imperative. Clearly, for whatever reason, Trump is Putin's tool. We need Republican congressman who are unafraid of Trump and, therefore, willing to do the right things for the US. I wish my current Representative would grow the same moral backbone. My Representative, until he passed away, was Walter Jones. I knew him personally. Walter Jones was THE most honest member of the US Congress with respect to voting his conscience. My current representative has apparently suppressed what little conscience he might have had, beginning when he first ran for Jones' seat.
Thank you for looking out for our young folks in the US Military. I don't think most people understand that when we share resources, we back-stock and replace what is used with new equipment and tech.
I'm a Democrat and live in North Carolina. Thank you for your support of this needed legislation. History will show that your words are correct.
Hilarious. You're not a Democrat if you support the war machine.
I am a Democrat and are so thankful for your vote! People need to review history to see how important your vote is! I am proud to have you represent NC!
Senator Tillis, thank you for standing up for Ukraine and for democracy. Congress needs more like you; folks with a backbone who tell the truth.
Ukrainian President cancelled the elections, banned Christian churches, and instituted state controlled media… I don’t see how anyone can say they are democratic; unless the new definition of democracy is the same as the old definition for totalitarianism.
Finally, a Republican with some guts to do the right thing! Thank you Senator Tillis for this vote. I am not a Republican any more (you guys lost me on Trump) but I support any man or woman in Congress that will stand up and do the will of the people of this country, instead of just pandering to their party. And the people of America support Ukraine!!
Thank you for having the courage to stand up.
Senator Tillis, I am an independent that prides myself on voting across lines and doing my due diligence before going to the poll. It is my belief that everyone has something positive to contribute at some point and time. Besides, we the people doesn't include a party. You have taken a stand for several correct issues recently and will have my vote.
100% positive feedback in the comment section, I wonder how many negative comments are being deleted? 🤔
You might wonder the same thing (from an opposite point of view) reading the comments under Rand Paul's speech.
Thank you Mr Tillis for standing up to those who no longer believe in DEMOCRACY!!!!
Thanks!
Thank you Senator Tillis. We disagree on many issues, but I appreciate that you have set aside partisan politics to work in the nation's best interest. I hope a bipartisan effort can also be extended to address immigration issues.
Thank you for voting with your brain instead of your party. I, a long time Republican who has changed to an independent following recent politics and the tragic demise of the party we once knew under the spell of Trump, am glad to see some common sense being expressed. It saddens and bewilders me to see supposedly moral people with conservative family values selling out their party to the extremism and idiocy of Donald Trump. I can see nothing that reflects Christian values or human values in the name-calling and juvenile behaviors of Trump. And, I am alarmed by how many other politicians are selling out their values (if they ever really had them - as opposed to claiming that they did) to ride on his coat-tails during an election year. Sad! Sad! Sad!
Spot on. The Republicans need to dump Trump before he takes us on a roller coaster ride to our demise.
Under a spell is right. I figured out Trump after reading his book in 1987, in which he bragged about ripping off a 90-year-old lady. Our nation cannot stand to have a sociopathic con man as president again!
Well said. I would like to see the real republican party stand up.
From my perspective as an outsider (but indeed an ally = Sweden) whom been extensively following the US politics since 2015 (we can atleast thank the exteme Trump for that!), I think the Republican party knew they were playing with fire as early as 2016. But, since you more or less have a two party system, the immediate risks of standing up for the true conservative values, ie standing up against Trump, would possbily decimate large parts of the party support. So leadership took the easy route back then, and now it's even harder to take that moral correct decision. "What if Donald Trump dumps the GOP and creates a new party?!? Then we will never hold office in the forseeable future!"
As with all fires, it's always best to put the fire out at earliest time as possible, before it expands and the
Id put my chin out and claim that a two party system is actually NOT a "true" democracy; All to many people's political views aren't matched by the two containers so they will need either to dump some of the views or establish which party is the least bad. And in this extremly polarized setup that you currently have, a change an wote for a third party ("independent") is for many not a option because it will indirectly favor the party you feel mot opposite to...
Well. You're in a real predicament which I truly hope and believe you will get yourself out of. The consequenses, if not, are dire and effects the whole world.
Besides... "Absolute power corrupts absolutely" So good luck!
How much better it would have been to pass a bill to address the border problems, along with the foreign policy needs.
Thank you for your courage!!
Proud of you sir for showing the Republican Party still has some members with common sense and fortitude.
Amen
Amen! Glory to Ukraine, Glory to U.S. and it's allies, Hurrah to the Democratic world! 🫡🫡
Thank you Senator Tillis for standing up for what’s important, what’s necessary, and what’s right! Your speech was superb and your delivery on the mark!
I've not been much of a Senator Tillis fan nor much of a fan of out-of-control military spending, but kudos to him for showing some sorely needed Republican leadership on this issue. Standing up to Russian aggression should never go out of style.
Thank You, Thom Tillis, I am independent and appreciate your service and common sense. May God Bless You always.
You think it's common sense to spend $95 BILLION more of our tax dollars on war?!
Thank you Senator Tillis. This is a step in the right direction.
Listen him saying : Ukraine is winning . 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Everything revolves around Putin 😂😂😂😂😂😂
You DO realize that those long strings of emojis are like a neon sign "I'm a Russian troll!"
if i were you i would look at the map, ukraine is indeed, winning, not just that, they are steamrolling the so called second best military power
If you continue to do the right thing by standing up to be heard and vote your conscience, those actions will get you more support from those of us that exhibit critical thinking and will secure you a rightful place in history for supporting your government and our constitution.
To be honest, this was best speech about this bill. God bless you and your family Senator Thom Tillis
Thanks very much!!!
Thank you, Senator Tillis, for standing up to the MAGA crowd! Those who oppose supporting Ukraine, which requires funds and weapons, do not know the history of Russia, Ukraine and the aftermath of WWII. We must support NATO & Ukraine!
Thank you for standing up against russia. Ukraine needs our help. They can count on the European union but they also need us. It's sad that we are abandoning our allies when they need us most.
Thank you, Senator Tillis. I am an unaffiliated voter in High Point. You expressed my thoughts completely. If we allow Putin to win in Ukraine, the world will never be the same. You could not have said it better! Maybe you could influence some in the North Carolina delegation of the House to show the courage you have shown in voting for country over party. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Thank you and much respect for doing the right thing, the intelligent thing and the decent thing. I'm a Democrat but I am grateful to those Republicans who have courage, a backbone and a conscience and who act in ways that are best for our country and the rest of the world. I wish there were more like you.
I'm an independent and I did vote for you!! My husband is a Republican, and he did too! Thank you so-o-o much for doing what everyone should be doing - working together.
Thank you for your strong support for freedom.
Pleasantly surprised to learn you voted for this. Good vote.
We finally agree on something ! Thanks for doing the right thing.......
Thank you for standing up for something so very important!!
Thank you, Tom Tillis!!!! Stand firm!
Thank you for this!
Thank you for standing up and challenging Washington to come together and do what is right instead of voting for the party.
Amen!!!
Great job, Thom
Senator Tillis - I support your vote on this bill. It is unconscionable that we would abandon Ukraine. I admire your courage to make the right vote on this aid. We do not need to be known as a country that does not stand by their allies. I don't know what is wrong in the Senate and the House but it seems to me that the majority of the Republicans have lost their way.
Thank you Tom, I'm proud of you for doing what's right!
I didn't like many of the things you have done in the past. However, now I impressed. You got my vote the next time.
Thank you for supporting Ukraine!!!
Thank you for your vote and thank you for pointing out that America benefits from these funds because they will be spent IN AMERICA on wages for AMERICAN WORKERS who will build these munitions! What helps Ukraine helps the US! May your colleagues follow your altruism at this fraught time. Ukraine needs us. The world needs our leadership!
I agree with the poster below..this is what leadership looks like in the US Senate. Finally!
Thank you Tom Tillis for standing strong for democracy
Amen. Don't agree with a lot of your positions but proud to be a NC resident now hearing you support this critical bill. So sad that so many GOP members are idiots or corrupted or both.
I hope you will continue to e mail more info like this, the otherwise "news" is NOT giving me full details and I am an independent.
Thank you Senator Tillis
Thank You Senator Tillis for your wisdom today. After all the blood Americans shed on European shores and land in WWII, we cannot fall for Trump's idiotic whims and just hand Europe over to evil enemies again. You give me hope for the real Republican Party to emerge soon.
I am a NC Republican who has not always supported you politically in the past, but I stand firmly with you today on this. Thank you.
Thank you Senator Tillis! A relatively very small investment (4% of the annual US DoD budget of $1.55 Trillion) into Ukraine's security right now at this point in history is nothing what a full blown or prolonged covert proxy war with Russia, China, Iran, North Korea would cost (and maybe other BRICS countries?). Senator Tillis, you sir are absolutely correct - China is watching and we all know who they are rooting for. China will make their move for Taiwan, Philippines & elsewhere a second after they get a hint of Ukraine loosing or this becoming a "frozen" conflict. The newly formed Axis of Evil would feel emboldened to fight US interests in every corner of the world (war for resources in Africa, Middle East, South America, BRICS' de-dollarization efforts across the globe - sadly these are all perfect examples that are well underway). Supporting Ukraine right now is a tiny investment with HUGE security returns for US, EU, NATO & Allies around the world. Not supporting Ukraine would be shooting itself in the foot and will with full certainty lead to a large scale global war. Thank you Senator Tillis for standing with Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and making a correct decision at this enormously consequential historic moment!
Thank-you Senator Willis. I really appreciate your bi-partisan efforts to keep government working and moving forward. Thank-you for standing up to idiot Trump and speaking the truth to America.
Thank you.
As a North Carolinian who is sponsoring two Ukrainian Refugees in his home. Thank you Tom Tillis
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Outstanding job sir! Proud to have you representing us!
Thank you Senator Tillis for stating what needs to be said!
Well done - Weakening Russia and supporting a European democracy with passion for living free is what all of this investment is about. This is a great bargain compared to what the value of a weakened and isolated Russia means to the West. I have great respect for your support of Ukraine.
Thank you Senator Tillis. Your vote for this issue is so important. I am proud we are North Carolinians.