On 2026-01-14, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) delivered a floor speech titled "Text Of Senate Amendment 4228" in the Senate. The speech addressed defense. It referenced legislation including S222, SJRES98.
Text of Senate Amendment 4228 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S222] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4228. Mr. PAUL submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the joint resolution S.J. Res. 98, to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of section 1, add the following: (5) Seven members of the United States Armed Forces were wounded during the warfighting in Venezuela and have the full support of Congress as they recover. ______