In a rare Oval Office address on Thursday night, President Joe Biden argued that deepening US involvement in Israel and Ukraine's wars is "vital for America's national security" as he got ready to ask for billions of dollars in military aid for both nations.
Conflict and disorder "could spread in other parts of the world" if foreign aggression is allowed to continue, Biden warned.
“Hamas and Putin represent different threats,” Biden said. “But they share this in common. They both want to completely annihilate a neighboring democracy.”
He promised to give Congress an urgent financing request, which is anticipated to cost around $100 billion over the following year. The plan, which will be revealed on Friday, includes funding for Taiwan, Ukraine, and Israel as well as for humanitarian assistance and border control.
“It’s a smart investment that’s going to pay dividends for American security for generations,” Biden said.
Conflict and disorder "could spread in other parts of the world" if foreign aggression is allowed to continue, Biden warned.
“Hamas and Putin represent different threats,” Biden said. “But they share this in common. They both want to completely annihilate a neighboring democracy.”
He promised to give Congress an urgent financing request, which is anticipated to cost around $100 billion over the following year. The plan, which will be revealed on Friday, includes funding for Taiwan, Ukraine, and Israel as well as for humanitarian assistance and border control.
“It’s a smart investment that’s going to pay dividends for American security for generations,” Biden said.
