A healthy democracy doesnt just look like this. It looks like this where americans can see democracy at work. Our public drives. Get informed, straight from the source. Unfiltered, unbiased, word for word from the Nations Capital to wherever you are, its the opinion that matters the most. This is what democracy looks like. Cspan, powered by cable. Jake sullivan, foreign aid package for ukraine, israel and taiwan repeating President Bidens request the house for. He responded mike turner calling on the president to declassify information about the National Security threat. This is about 30 not five minutes. Thank you and happy valentines day, everybody. Ill make a statement and then answer questions. Yesterday the senate took important action or National Security interest passing the National Security supplemental agreement. This legislation will allow the United States to continue to support the people of ukraine alongside allies and partners independent freedom and independence. Provide israel what needs to defend itself and other Terror Threats in this armenia back militia groups. Sources for troops in the middle east for the tax fund is a continue the Important Mission as well as forces protecting from persistent attacks. Will provide lifesaving assistance and people impacted by the role it includes millions of ukrainians displaced by the brutal invasion. Conflicts in sudan and this includes dealing with 2 million innocent Palestinian Civilians in gaza, the vast majority have nothing to do with hamas. Everyday the highest levels in foreign aid into gaza getting it to the people who need. Peace, security for palestinians. National security supplemental continues the investments in the u. S. Supporting jobs across the country. Weve already ramped up production lines in 40 states over the past two years extending factories and hiring American Workers to make sure ukraine is on the frontline in the front line to freedom. Investments will puts forward will allow us to strengthen our own manufacturing capacity, revitalize Industrial Base and improve military and it increases support allies and partners in the asiapacific and sends a powerful message as we deal with immediate crises and challenges in the middle east keeping our eye on the strategic position of United States of america in the critical asiapacific region. You heard the president yesterday thanked the Broad Coalition of senators who came together to advance this agreement and he urged speaker johnson to bring the bill to the floor of the house of representatives rowboat because no if that port vote comes to the floor, it will pass overwhelming bipartisan basis as it did in the senate. If the president said cannot afford to wait longer, everyday is on a cost of the people of ukraine and National Security interest of United States of america. The stakes are getting higher, the cost of an action is getting higher every day especially in ukraine, increasingly ports of troops rationing or running out of ammunition on the front lines as Russian Forces continue to attack on the ground and on the air trying to wear down their defenses we have worked to build up the past two years. We know from history when we dont stand up, the keep going and the consequences would be severe for security, nato allies and others around the world President Biden is determined to get this done on a bipartisan basis to the house of representatives get this off the door so we are helping our guns and partners and ourselves. Congressman turner issued a statement President Biden to declassify intelligence and National Security threat. What can you say about the threat . I reached out earlier this week and i offer myself up for personal reading and we scheduled a briefing for tomorrow and thats been on the books im surprised he came out publicly today to advance the meeting for defense professionals tomorrow and his choice to do that i can tell you im focused on that tomorrow and am not in a position to say anything at this time other than to say this administration has gone further and more creative, more strategic ways in the declassification of intelligence in the National Interest of the United States and any administration in history so are not going to find an unwillingness to do that. At the same time we have to continue to prioritize that focus on the issue of sources and only the decision for the president to make but the most important thing is we have the opportunity in a classified setting have this conversation with leadership schedule before congressman turner went out. Turner called this an urgent matter what form military capabilities, are you aware is a serious threat . Ill just say i personally reached out, its highly unusual for the National Security advisor to do that and i did that, the senate your for house members agreed to the member, well before august and turner came out today. But its about the same thing. She. I will leave it to you to draw whatever connections you want, i reached out and turner has gone up publicly and i will see turner tomorrow. So first nato allies have stepped up significantly comes to burden sharing in the provision of military assistance to ukraine. Eight billing dollars over the course of this year for ukraine and many allies in a significant number of capabilities. They will continue to that but the United States provided a significant share of that and that cannot be filled by allies and partners in addition, when it comes to the capabilities do not state has and other countries dont have, we need to draw down resources to replenish fox to give things we havent that others dont have so when he put it together, theres no substitute for the United States coming forward. As far as how long ukraine can hold on, youre talking about a courageous determined people defending their homeland they are going to fighting they are going to fight from a less strong position if they do not get the replenishment of the nation and other capabilities they need to be able to withstand russian advances and territory back i cant put a timetable on it, each passing day and week is an action from the United States on the front lines rising and thats why we need to pass this bill. A followup, is there anything you can say to characterize what the threat is and what country is involved this time . Im not in a position to say anything further but i look forward to this discussion and from there we will determine how to proceed but standing here i cant share anything further. The situation in the middle east, this military pause, youve expressed that israel would take on military operation, a temporary pause the order was the expectation a temporary pause what turn into a permanent pause and effectively end of the war . Earlier this week when he was standing after their meeting, we are looking for a temporary pause as part of the hostage deal and to build on, what it looks like and what parameters, where most visited, thats things we have to work through with our partners and others but the goal would be to start with a temporary pause and see what we can build from the. And after the temporary pause, is that right . The mark the idea is that you have multiple bases and you move from one phase to the next so initial period of pause extended is more hostages, and where it goes, i cant predict that but what we would like to see and what the president said, is ultimately defeated, peace and security comes to gaza and israel and work toward longerterm issues Israel Security guaranteed. It all begins by trying to get that pause in hostilities for certain period of time and it opens from where it can go without prejudging anything because it is a dynamic situation and it will be close competition to ensure their security is protected in all of us. An amendment considered, one would require a warrant. If that passes, what the president veto that . Im not in a position today to make threats on behalf of the president or decisions for him to make but i will tell you we do not believe it serves the National Security interest of the United States. Today i will make that case to a number of members that this is not the best way to ensure protection of the personal privacy of americans. There are a number of others we have supported that would reform to protect Civil Liberties of american about the requirement from our perspective would go too far and put victims at risk. Is it problematic to use platform for National Security threat, is there mixed messaging . Im not going to do a campaign question, out i was say is the United States has supported legislation to give a broad set of tools to deal with larger issues in the social media platforms and we hold a position and nothing has changed. Is there an update and when we can expect that . I will answer your question by saying i have nothing to offer, and when we have something to share. I know hes recovering in the hospital but if hes not able, this is the second time. I spoke with him yesterday afternoon on a range of issues. Hes very much in the saddle doing his job, doing it with the same level of effectiveness and capacity he always has intercourse delegation of authority to the deputy secretary that happened a few weeks ago and again yesterday and thats building to longstanding protocols that ensure the sanctity and continues to proceed. A quick followup, obviously house intelligence chair speaking out or serious National Security threat, the potential to raise up for some americans and in the simplest terms, can you tell americas theres nothing to worry about in terms of way he describes as a National Security threat . In a way, the question is impossible to answer with a straight yes because americans understand there are a range of threats and challenges everyday and those challenges range from region to state actors and we have to contend with them in a way be sure ultimate security of the American People. Im confident President Biden and decisions hes taking is going to ensure the security of the americans and will stand here the podium and look you in the eye with confidence that we can and will and are protecting National Security of the United States. My primary question, the white house from israel a credible plant in terms of avoiding civilian casualties, what should the white house believe the plan is to look like and what is the consequence for israel of it doesnt need that desire of the United States . Im not going to lay out the details here because those are intense conversations we are having right now in detail but broadly speaking, it means being able to deal with three realities. One you got more than a Million People in a small area and those people have to have a place to go that is safe. A second reality is aid that Palestinian Civilians rely upon comes in from russia so military operations disrupt the crossings coming in or disrupt distribution points that will make it more difficult to get around so we need answers to the question not only where people go but how to get a sustained level of aid, food, medicine, water and shelter. The third reality is expressed of against the addition border. Theyre concerned about what it could potentially mean on that border and their needs to be a clear answer to that question as well. Those are the things we are talking about with the Israeli Government and the president has been clear, we need to see that implement the plan so im not going to speculate today on the gifts and hypotheticals, i would just say our position on the question here and we are pressing hard on this basic issue you got exposed and vulnerable and they need to be protected. What is your response by which donald trump foreign aid and other countries should be treated as a concept, some publicans citing this is a reason he voted against the supplements . Theres a number of categories that make no sense. Try telling a palestinian mother and gaza a piece of medicine they have to take out a loan, humanitarian assistance bipartisan traditions never been alone. We provide people in desperate need so that is one category, the loan concept has never applied and makes no sense. When you deal with the country fighting for its life like ukraine, it means it remains basically afloat, intact have the entire weight of the country collapse with it talking about loans as opposed to providing cash is only going to make the problems of the country worst at the time where trying to make them better because is stronger and more Stable Secure ukraine is in the National Security interest of the United States. Theres another place it would make sense. You have the funding for israel and the supplemental including money designed to ensure Israel Security about asked the question, is donald trump and Lindsey Graham saying should only provide that money on a loan basis or memorandum of understanding supported on bipartisan basis over the course of a decade should be converted into alone . You could probably find them finding a different approach on that. We look at every element of foreign assistance it would help solve a problem and advanced security and value we believe we can answer that question. We look at reports in all situations around the world insupportable we do to ensure our own compliance so i cant confirm any particular review of the kind you are referring to. There was a report getting into gaza, can you confirm they havent been able to come through and other issues right now to Palestinian People when in operation does happen . Your right, that is not moved the way that we expected it would and we expect they will get that into gaza but we are asking, how do you do Something Like that and make sure the people are not only protected but have access to it, it is precisely what we are pressing on as we speak. The president said is ago the Transatlantic Alliance is back but what message can be sent . One thing is bigger, stronger and 75 years about to add sweden and since President Biden took office would gone from nine nato allies in the 2 threshold we have doubled a and three years. Nato countries are stepping up with lamentable plans and fees since house in a way that it has never before and you have unity among the nato islets in a way that is unprecedented so shes going to go with a story to tell not just about that but how the u. S. And europe aligned on the charges we see from the peoples republic of china and we Energy Transition and sanctions against russia standing up for ukraine so shes also going to say we are at an important moment and it is time for choosing an President Biden is making clear what he stands on these issues the American People are with him and standing strong for nato. Between hezbollah, do you think it is a compromise . To compromise as well. Many paramedics and doctors, watching in hospitals, so many people are injured. We do remain concerned on the border between israel and hezbollah. Hezbollah has been firing deeper and deeper into israel, this is a matter of concern, something we are in close contact with the Intelligence Services and Political Leadership and will continue to work to generate an outcome in which Israel Security is guaranteed people can return to their homes Terror Threat from hezbollah is not the cute threat that is grown into it has moved closer and closer to the border so we will keep working on that. She he made he strongly advocated for moving forward to get this deal done in the progress we seen and will continue, will continue to stand up for the need to get a hostage deal and get innocent people home and to get sustained path to help us move along intimate context, so the urge to go needs, hostage deal sustained clause opens the door to being able to alleviate significant amount of suffering of the people of the Palestinian People. Its interesting, just one more thing, we have an unequivocal as i have from this podium today about his lamentable land to protect civilians and i would say hamas has to account for itself as well, hamas is hiding amongst civilians embedding itself in ways that also put civilians at risk so International Communities questions and pressure should be on hamas and coming forward to do that, theres not enough of that in the international community. The Prime Minister as that so what did they say if they can be reached . We believe there can and should be a deal and everyone work hard to get that deal, i cant through pacific tactics but the direction of channel has to be everything including the government and israel to reach a deal good for israel, good for Regional Security and United States will keep pushing hard privately and publicly from this podium. Do you believe the administration and the sanctions, do you think they can . Recently exchanging letters defending democracy, last week daisy the investigation and you think the u. S. Will learn something . On your first question, the structure of the understanding between the United States from a federal regime in opposition was not built on some kind of enduring faith in the agreement, it was built on notification. What did we do . A sixmonth license for certain sanctions. That up. We will see where we are with respect on a commitment and we will make determinations howie proceed so embedded in the structure of the deal was the verification tuesday whether or not they were prepared to do those things. We were going to design an outcome where if they did, we can move forward and if they didnt, we would take a different course and thats howie proceed. We laid out what we were going to do and thats how transpired from here. Im afraid i dont have any comment on particulars of the case. That is a matter decide probably not appropriate for me to decide. In gaza there have been to 17yearold, u. S. Citizens killed by Israeli Defense forces in at least three more citizens detained by israeli forces, what can the Biden Administration do to american citizens right now . When we see reports like this will be get outreach from families, there are investigations pending and cases you described in will continue to work that aggressively and we have made clear from the start United States is focused on the welfare and wellbeing of american citizens whether its west bank or gaza or israel or any other country from a that remains the commitment of the president and will continue to do that. How do they know in the past having no qualms about meddling usually to the detriment of democratic president s, im sure your familiar with this history, why does the president believe hes operating in good faith . Is there any concern that the Prime Minister is still inflaming the situation in part because he believes doing so with voters here in constituencies to support for President Biden and how should we get him a more sympathetic president would give him whatever he wanted . Theres no upside and that. President biden is on long relationship with netanyahu, its a direct relationship and when it comes to dealing with any israeli Prime Minister is its not about the leader, it is the security of the state of israel and most fundamentally the National Security will about what will motivate his decision. He i have a question for you, they went viral and Scientific Research and killing more than a million americans, theres a study and it scares people course. They are saying this research this and im wondering if they follow the study and if theres anything about this . Weve documented over many years concerning bio security practices, the number countries, china being one, biosafety and bio security are particularly hazardous anywhere in the world and ultimately it can come back and haunt america so it remains a significant focus. The president s role on current, they have this information on china and a recent revelation that in 2017 meeting with the chairman and there allegations, how should people think about this . The potential exposure here and ukraine according to laptop records and shared by the first son, what do they need . Five President Biden and the last few years. Should we will continue to be proud of that work. I will take one more question. Do you have any more information on the ukraines a russian warship in the the end ukraine abilities to carry on operations i dont have anything beyond what the ukrainians stem cells have had to say and like it was in early its not like ukraine is going to lay down. They will fight with everything they have got and they have capabilities from other countries and capabilities that they are developing indigenously continually. The point that i was making is the gap between that and they can and should be with american assistance. Its a significant gap that needs to be filled for ukraine to achieve its longterm interests. Thank you everybody. The most important issue this political season is immigration. Economics. I think homelessness is an something that needs to be addressed