Spark light supports cspan as a Public Service along with these other Television Providers give you go a front row seat to democracy. Remarks now from President Biden australian Prime Minister anthony on the south lawn of the white house during a welcoming ceremony. Ahead of the state dinner and honor of Prime Minister two leaders highlight importance of the u. S. Australia alliance. [inaudible conversations] [silence] distinguished guests, the president of the United States and dr. Biden. [applause] [silence] distinguished guests the National Anthem of australia followed by the National Anthem of the United States. Distinguished guests, the president of the United States. Mr. Prime minister. [applause] and all out on the lawn welcome and as you would say good day it is an honor to welcome you all to the white house as we celebrate the alliance between australia and the United States. And alliance is marked by imagination, ingenuity and innovation. Nearly 55 years ago, american astronauts took humanitys first step on the moon they september a message in history, quote, thats one small step for man. One giant step for mankind. But the only reason anyone down on earth saw this feat or heard those words was thanks to a team of australian engineers. As dawn broke at nasas station just outside of cambria, they aim to Radio Telescope toward the heavens. Captured long bolt long voice among all of the stars and shared it with millions of people watching breathlessly all around the world. Ladies and gentlemen, Prime Minister, today australia and the United States continue to stand together. Continue to innovate. To push back the bounds that have been making a giant step toward what could be. To race toward a future we know is possible if, if we work together. Because time and time again, weve seen what america australia can do when we stand as one. We saw it during world war i. When our troops helped turn the tide of war on the western front. We saw it during world war ii when we fought the forces of fascism side by side in a pacific so many make shift between our people. And we saw it again during a war against terror on australian treaty for the first time to stand with the United States after attacked on 9 11. And well never forget those brave australians and americans who generation after generation gave their lives to give us a better world. Well never forget our obligation to them. To keep upholding the Democratic Values for which they gave their lives to keep forging a Better Future for generations to come. Together, australia and america are meeting that obligation as two pacific nations, were ensuring endopacific remains free open and prosperous and secure, and including through our Historic Partnership with the united kingdom. Were building a stronger economy, economies where no one fears coercion and everyone as you say down under gets a fair go. Together were standing with israel against hamas terrorism. Were standing with ukraine against putin tyranny and were providing and approving that democracy can deliver on challenges that matter most to peoples lives from Climate Change to cancer. And today, were fueling the spark of innovation to a long burn and hearts of aussies and innovation will help those in endopacific and all around world. Innovation that took us to the moon will take us further in the years ahead. Mr. Prime minister, alliance between australia and the United States has never been more important than it is today. And we have never been more committed than we are today. Australia america stand ready, ready to do the hard work the historic work to tackle the challenges we face. Ready to take a giant leap together toward a Better Future. One of greater opportunity, dignity, security, and liberty. For americans, for australians, for all may god bless our alliance and may god protect our troops. And now it is my great honor to introduce Prime Minister albanese honored for you to say a few words. Thank you. [applause] President Biden, first lady dr. Biden, firstly thank you for the great honor of this invitation. And the wonderful warmth of your welcome including the wonderful dinner we had in the white house last night. Mr. President , when you and i stood together in san diego in march, the uss and the uss missouri behind us we were surrounded by the examples of americas power. To stand with you here in washington, d. C. , is to witness the power of americas example. That america defends around the globe. The principle that every country large and small should be able to seek to shape its own destiny and secure its own future. Where the sovereignty of every nation is respected the dignity and liberty of every individual is recognized. Workpiece is the secure not by fear or force or strength of arms alone, but through the collective commitment and the shared responsibility of the international community. This is at the heart of our alliance. The soul of our partnership. A pledge to a common cause. A shared belief that freedom, peace, equality are not just american ideals or australian values. They belong to all kim humankind. That is why ukrainian soldiers are driving australian made a mn bushmasters as they drive back an illegal and immoral invasion. It is my all australians condemn the across cities terror and brutality of hamas. And mr. President we applied the applaud thepersonal resolved yoe brought to this trouble part of the world. You have spoken with moral clarity and have stood up for a simple principle. Principle every innocent life matters is really an palestinian every effort must be made to protect civilians American Leadership in disposable but is not inevitable. It takes a leader to deliver it. Wisdom to show empathy. Courage to provide humanitarian assistance and true leadership to seek a piece on protecting innocent people is not a show of weakness, it is a measure of strength. Mr. President , our nation steadfast alliance has grown and thrived and is there of yours. And australian public life it makes the numberone measure of the great idea. Both the Political Parties and try to claim credit for it. It is not and it has never been leaders at this a party who determine the strength and success of our lives. It is the people we serve. President s and Prime Ministers comprise our countrys shared values. To advance our common interests. But it is our citizens who makes the words a bond. It is our people whose courage and ambition, hard work and aspiration give always share and always strive for. Sometimes we occasionally refer to average americans are every day australians, but what they do every day is anything but average. It is our people making the breakthroughs, that are seeing australia and the United States cooperating new Technology Like never before. From quantum computing and medical science to agriculture and defense it is our people driving unprecedented collaboration and creative industries. An art, and film, and music. From barney to blue wave. It is our people partnering to unlock the possibilities of clean energy and critical minerals. Third pillar the new pillar of our lives. A plan for both our nations to seize. The opportunities of clean energy and plan to help every nation make the Global Challenge of Climate Change. It is our people trying to get to service the next generation of our summaries and defense technologies. It is our people that we honor when we remember the generations of australians and americans who have fonts and fallen together. Our veterans and all those who given the course of peace, their last full measure of devotion. And mr. President , and reflecting on this century of service i am reminded of a sentiment you had shared before from an american soldier talking about his time in iraq. That sentiment was this. You know when there is an australian with you, they will always have your back. A generous thought major beau bu biden. Mr. President , you have known far more of a loss than ordinary share of loss and grief youve been called to serve at a time when sadness is a long shadow on our world. You understand the task for all of us is to draw on the strengths that hope instills. To look to the future just with optimism for better days but the determination to build a better world. And while we do indeed taste tested times, our friendship is tried and tested. Our people are up for the challenge. Our lives have been shaped by history when its ready to shape the future. So, with optimism and determination let us pledge to make this a time when hope and history rhyme let us write the next chapter in our lives together. I think you mr. President. [applause] [applause] earlier today officials of Homeland Security and the Labor Department testified on the safety and wellbeing of unaccompanied minors crossing the u. S. Southern border. You can watch the entire hearing from the Senate Judiciary committee tonight at 8 00 p. M. Eastern on cspan2. She spent now are free mobile video app or online at cspan. Org. Tonight President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden host a state dinner honoring the australian Prime Minister. We will show highlights from the events including the prime Prime Ministers arrival to the white house. Guest arrivals on the red carpet in the dinner. Watch tonight at 11 00 p. M. Eastern on cspan on the frequencies but not video app or online at cspan. Org. 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