Biden urges more US military funding for Ukraine, Israel in Oval Office address
by Courtney Subramanian, Los Angeles Times
Oct 19, 2023
3 minutes
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden used a rare Oval Office address Thursday to urge Americans to support more military funding for Israel in the wake of a deadly Hamas attack and more aid for Ukraine in its protracted war against Russia.
“I know these conflicts can seem far away, and it’s natural to ask why does this matter to America?” Biden said in his speech, adding that Israel’s and Ukraine’s success are “vital for America’s
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