VIDEO: Biden Addresses Americans and Makes Statements

Biden addressed the public on the topics of Ukraine and Israel. The U.S. President began his special address to Americans by stating that the world is at a turning point, and the decisions made now will shape the decades to come.

Biden announced that he would send an emergency budget request to Congress on Friday to fund Ukraine and Israel. The U.S. President emphasized that Washington intends to continue providing assistance to Ukraine, as it is a matter of national security for the U.S. He referred to aid to Ukraine as a 'smart investment' that will pay dividends for future generations.

Biden asserted that the U.S. is not seeking military confrontation with the Russian Federation in Ukraine. Earlier, Reuters reported, citing its sources, that Biden's request for additional spending from Congress would include $60 billion for Ukraine and $14 billion for Israel.

Here are some important statements made by Biden:

• “My top priority is the fate of American hostages in Gaza. We are exploring every avenue and means to bring the hostages home.”
• “We cannot ignore the suffering of innocent Palestinians. I am also heartbroken over the deaths of Palestinians.”
• “The reason for Hamas's existence is to destroy Israel. Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people and uses innocent civilians as human shields. We cannot overlook the humanity of innocent Palestinians.”
• “The explosion at Gaza’s Al-Ahli hospital was not carried out by the Israelis.”
• “We cannot turn our backs on Ukraine and Israel.”
• “We will ensure that Israel becomes stronger than it was before.”
• “Israeli authorities should not be blinded by anger.”
• “U.S. support will show that Israel is stronger than ever and will not allow the conflict to spread.”
• “The U.S. is doing everything to secure a more stable future in the Middle East.”
• “I will present a package of measures to Congress to ensure Israel’s security. A package like you have not seen before.”
• “Israel will respect the laws of war and prioritize civilian life.”
• “Today, Jews are not safe in schools or on the streets.”
• “Hamas and Putin pose different threats, but they have one thing in common: both want to completely destroy neighboring democracy.”
• “We cannot and will not allow terrorists like Hamas and tyrants like Putin to win. I will not let that happen, and in such times, we must remember who we are.”
• “If we back down and allow Putin to erase Ukraine’s independence, won’t aggressors around the world want to do the same?”
• “We cannot abandon the commitment to resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict through a two-state solution.”
• “Ukraine’s victory is vital for the U.S., we will help Ukraine with weapons. Putin is buying arms from North Korea.”
• “The Iranian regime supports Russia in Ukraine, as well as Hamas, and we will continue to hold it accountable.”
• “The U.S. does not want American soldiers fighting in or against Russia.”
• “America is the light of the world.”