re: Can Republicans argue so what Ukraine was pressured,

There should be a quid pro quo for every dollar in aid that we send over seas. If we do this (aid) then you will do that (whatever we tie the aid to). Foreign aid should come in a zero based budget starting over every year from those countries requesting aid. Every dollar should have an ear mark. If they use it for something else, then they get zero the next. It should be audited every year or so.

Personally, the only foreign aid that we spend should only be in the form of aid that ensures our national security.