“Because the soul of our nation is strong, because the backbone of this nation is strong, because the people of this nation are strong, because the state of the Union is strong. As I stand here tonight, I have never felt so optimistic about America’s future,” Biden proclaimed in his address to Congress.
Biden’s second State of the Union speech came at a tipping point: halfway through his term and just weeks before he officially announces whether he will run for re-election in the 2024 election, even though he has already said he intends to. doing.
His 72-minute speech focused on national politics and was designed to address the economy and other issues that concern the millions of Americans watching from home.
If Biden started his speech last year by talking about the invasion that Russian President Vladimir Putin had just launched into Ukraine; this time the name of the Russian leader came only after the hour of the speech.
Here are nine key points from Joe Biden’s speech to Congress:
1. Putin’s unjustified invasion of Ukraine
Biden recalled giving his annual speech to Congress a year ago, just days after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his “brutal war” against Ukraine, a year old on Feb. 24.
Biden addressed Ukraine’s ambassador to Washington, Oksana Markarova, invited to the box with the first lady, Jill Biden, to underline that the United States is “united” in its support for the country invaded by Russia.
“We will stay with you as long as it takes,” he added.
The president said “Putin’s invasion” has been a test for history, for the United States and for the world, a test for the “most fundamental” principles, the sovereignty or right of a people to live free from tyranny. life, to defend. as well as the defense of democracy.
A year later, he added, the answers have been shown and the United States and its allies stood with the Ukrainian people and against Putin’s aggression.
“We did it. Together we did what the United States does best. We lead,” Biden added, referring to the support this country has given Ukraine to face the Russian invasion.
Source: El heraldo
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