US President Joe Biden said during his State of the Union address that he will continue to support Ukraine “for as long as it takes”, stressing US leadership against Russian aggression.
Addressing the two chambers of Congress (the Senate and the House of Representatives), meeting in the same chamber, the head of state declared on Tuesday that the United States of America (USA) set an example of leadership by “uniting the NATO” and “build a global coalition” for Ukraine.
“The invasion of [o Presidente russo] Vladimir Putin has been a test for the times. A test for America. A test for the world”, evaluated the head of state.
Biden took advantage of the presence at the event of the Ukrainian ambassador in Washington, Oksana Markarova, to directly give her guarantees of continued support, so that kyiv can continue to defend itself against Russian aggression.
“The Ambassador represents not only her nation, but also the courage of her people. Ambassador, America stands united in support of your country. We will be with you as long as it takes. Our nation is working for more freedom, more dignity and more peace, not only in Europe, but everywhere,” he said.
In his State of the Union address, in which he defined the priorities for the coming year and asked for the collaboration of congressmen, Biden also included the relationship with China, stressing that he seeks “competition, not conflict.”
However, he made it clear that he would act promptly if “China threatens the sovereignty of the United States.”
“But make no mistake: as we made clear last week, if China threatens our sovereignty, we will act to protect our country. And we did it,” Biden said, referring to the shooting down of a Chinese balloon that was flying over the territory. American last week.
Already tense relations between the United States and China have grown considerably more tense in recent days following the discovery of this Chinese balloon, allegedly for espionage purposes.
Before assuming the presidency, rumors were growing that “China was increasing its power and the United States was falling”, but “no more”, stressed the American leader.
Biden also championed continued investment, along with US allies, in protecting advanced technologies from being used against the country, and in modernizing the military to safeguard stability and prevent aggression.
“I am not going to apologize for investing to strengthen the United States,” he advocated.
“Today we are in the strongest position in decades to compete with China or any other country in the world. I am committed to working with China wherever possible to advance American interests and benefit the world,” he added.
The Democrat also stated that, in the last two years, democracies have become stronger and autocracies weaker, highlighting the alliances that are being formed between various geographies.
“But those who bet against the United States are learning how wrong they are. It is never a good bet to bet against the United States,” she said.
In defense of American manufacturing and manufacturing, Joe Biden announced new standards to require that all construction materials used in federal infrastructure projects be made in the United States: “wood, glass, drywall, fiber optics made in America” , he detailed.
“And under my watch, American highways, bridges and highways will be made with American products,” he added.
Repeatedly accused of “protectionism” by European leaders, the US president wants to make sure that “America’s supply chain starts in the United States.”
“On the outskirts of Columbus, Ohio, Intel is building semiconductor factories. This will create 10,000 jobs: 7,000 in construction and 3,000 jobs when the factories are completed. Jobs that pay $130,000 [121.000 euros] per year and many do not require a college degree. Jobs where people do not need to leave their homes in search of opportunities. And it’s just beginning,” she said in a brisk tone.
This was Joe Biden’s second State of the Union and the first time he has addressed Congress since Republicans gained control of the House of Representatives, the lower house of the US parliament, in last year’s midterm elections. .
Source: TSF
