Joe Biden said that he would ask Congress on Friday to approve massive funding to help Ukraine and Israel.
Joe Biden made an announcement, revealing his intention to request substantial financial support from Congress on Friday to assist both Ukraine and Israel. In a televised address delivered from the Oval Office, the President of the United States, Joe Biden, emphatically stated that both Hamas and Russia harbor destructive intentions aimed at “eradicating” democracies.
Biden expounded, “The threats posed by Hamas and Putin, while distinct in nature, share a common objective—to utterly obliterate neighboring democracies.” The President warned that if international aggression persists, it could trigger the proliferation of conflict and chaos in various regions worldwide.
The President emphasized his plan to seek congressional approval for substantial funding to aid Ukraine and Israel, portraying it as an investment in the future role of the United States as a global leader. From the resolute setting of the Oval Office, Biden articulated, “This strategic investment will yield enduring dividends for American security, shaping generations to come. American leadership serves as the linchpin holding the world together, our alliances safeguard America, and our values foster collaboration with other nations.”
Biden’s nationally televised address marked a rare occasion, arriving shortly after his recent visit to Israel, where he embarked on an urgent mission to mitigate the escalation of hostilities between Tel Aviv and Hamas, as well as to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian population. Additionally, the President affirmed that his foremost priority remains the safety of American citizens who have been taken captive in Gaza.
“As President, my utmost priority is the well-being of our fellow Americans who are held hostage,” he declared. Reflecting on his visit to Israel, Biden observed a population characterized by strength, determination, and resilience, as well as profound sorrow, anger, and shock, underscoring the complex emotions experienced by the people he encountered.
