Biden to send urgent budget request for Ukraine and Israel to Congress
Friday, 20 October 2023, 03:10
US President Joe Biden will send an "urgent budget request" to Congress on Friday, 20 October, to support Israel and Ukraine.
Source: Biden’s address to the American people
Details: Biden said he would send an "urgent budget request" to Congress on Friday to "fund America’s national security needs to support our critical partners including Israel and Ukraine".
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Quote from Biden: "It is a smart investment that’s going to pay dividends for American security for generations. It will help us keep American troops out of harm’s way. Help us build a world that is safer, more peaceful, more prosperous for our children and grandchildren."
Background:
- On 18 October, the NBC News with references to sources reported that US President Joe Biden expects that US$60 billion for Ukraine and aid for Israel will be allocated in his US$100 billion funding request.
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