Ability to fund itself beyond the middle of november. So the president has a real sales pitch to make to the American People, to leadership on capitol hill, north of 100 billion in the coming days. Kaitlan, President Bidens popularity here in israel has soared since this attack began, both for the speech he gave and also for the speech he gave here and the visit here, first time a president visiting during wartime. What are you expecting tonight . Its kind of remarkable how tied he is to everything that is happening here. Well see what that looks like once israel go into gaza, as we expect them to do. Obviously as kayla was noting, this is going to be a bigger speech on multiple fronts, ukraine, taiwan, democracy period, and how the u. S. Helping these countries fight these fights keeps u. S. Troops out of it, keeps the u. S. Out of it to a degree. But he is so closely tied to this. He came here yesterday and sat in on a Cabinet Meeting. Not just any Cabinet Meeting be, ah wartime Cabinet Meeting that we have never seen a u. S. President do Something Like that with another government, sit in on their Cabinet Meetings, and giving these strong speeches talking about the u. S. s support here. And i was thinking about the way President Biden has talked about approaching netanyahu, how we saw this in 2021, when there was that 21day infighting. And hes always had this idea keeping netanyahu closer helps moderate him to a degree. We saw him literally hug netanyahu when he got off the plane here. I wasnt sure who was hugging who. It seems Like Netanyahu went in first. He kind of embraced him. I was reading some israeli journalists. They were saying it was kind of a bear hug thats always meant to show your embrace, but its a sign of restraint of how to tell you what to do next and how to moderate. Good evening, my fellow americans. Lets listen to the president. Were facing an Inflection Point in history. One of the moments where the decisions we make today are going to determine the future for decades to come. Thats what id like to talk with you about tonight. Earl will think morning i returned from israel. They tell me im the First American president to travel there during a war. I met with the Prime Minister and members of his cabinet, and most movingly, i met with israelis who had personally lived through horrific horror of the attack by hamas on the 7th of october. More than 1,300 people slaughtered in israel, including at least 32 american citizens. Scores of innocents from infants to the elderly, grand parents, israelis, americans taken hostage. As i told the families of americans being held captive by hamas, were pursuing every avenue to bring their loved ones home. As president , there is no higher priority for me than the safety of americans held hostage. The terrorist group hamas Unleashed Pure Unadulterated evil in the world, but sadly, the jewish people know perhaps better than anyone that there is no limit to the depravity of people when they want to inflict pain on others. In israel, i saw people who are strong, determined, resilient, and also angry and in shock and in deep, deep pain. I also spoke with president abbas, the Palestinian Authority and reiterated that the United States remains committed to the palestinian peoples right to dignity and to selfdetermination. The actions of Hamas Terrorists dont take that right away. Like so many others, im heartbroken by the tragic loss of palestinian life, including the explosion at the hospital in gaza, which was not done by the israelis. We mourn every innocent life lost. We cant ignore the humanity of innocent palestinians who only want to live in peace and have an opportunity. You know, the assault on israel echoes nearly 20 months of war, brutality inflicted on the people of ukraine, people that were very badly hurt since putin launched his allout invasion. Weve not forgotten the mass graves, the bodies found buried, signs of torture, rape used as a weapon by the russians, and thousands and thousands of ukrainian children forcibly taken into russia, stolen from their parents. Its sick. Hamas and putin represent different threats, but they share this in common. They both want to completely annihilate a neighboring democracy, completely annihilate it. Hamas stated purpose for existing is the destruction of the state of israel and the murder of jewish people. Hamas does not represent the palestinian people. Hamas uses Palestinian Civilians as human shields, and innocent palestinian families are suffering greatly because of them. Meanwhile, putin denies ukraine has or ever had real statehood. He claims the soviet Union Created ukraine. And just two weeks ago, he told the world that if the United States and our allies withdraw, and if the United States withdraws, our allies will as well, military support for ukraine would have, quote, a week left to live. But were not withdrawing. I know these conflicts can seem far away, and its natural to ask why does this matter to america. So let me share with you why making sure israel and ukraine succeed is vital for Americas National security. You know, history has taught us that when terrorists dont pay a price for their terror, when dictators dont pay a price nor their aggression, they cause more chaos and death and more destruction. They keep going. And the cost and the threats to america and the world weep rising. So we dont stop putins appetite for power and control in ukraine, he wont limit himself to just ukraine. Putins already threatened to remind, quote, remind poland that their western land was a gift from russia. One of his top advisers, a former president of russia has called estonia, latvia and lithuania Russias Baltic provinces. These are all nato allies. For 75 years, nato has kept peace in europe and has been the cornerstone of American Security. And if putin attacks a nato ally, we will defend with whatever it requires and calls for. Well have something that we do not seek. Make it clear, we do not seek, we do not seek to have american Troops Fighting in russia or fighting against russia. Beyond europe, we know that our allies, and maybe most importantly our adversaries and competitors are watching. Theyre watching our response in ukraine as well. And if we talk way and let putin erase ukraines independence, wouldbe aggressors around the world would be emboldened to try the same. The risk of conflict and chaos could spread in other parts of the world, in the indopacific, in the middle east, especially in the middle east. Iran is supporting russia in ukraine, and its supporting hamas and other Terrorist Groups in the region. And will continue to hold them accountable, i might add. The United States and our partners across the region are working to build a Better Future for the middle east, one where the middle east is more stable, better connected to its neighbors, and through innovative projects like the india, Middle East Europe Rail Corridor that i announced this year at the summit of the worlds biggest economies, more predictable markets, more employment, less rage, less grievances, less war when connected. It benefits the people the people of the middle east and would benefit us. American leadership is what holds the world together. American alliances are what keep us, america safe. American values are what make us a partner other nations want to work with. To put all that at risk if we walk away from ukraine, if we turn our backs on israel, its just not worth it. Thats why tomorrow im going to send to congress an urgent budget request to fund Americas National security needs, to support our critical partners, including israel and ukraine. Its a smart investment thats going pay dividends for American Security for generations. Help us keep american troops out of harms way. Help us build a world that is safer, more peaceful, more prosperous for our children and grandchildren. In israel, we must make sure that they have what they need to protect their people today and always. The Security Package im sending to congress and asking congress is an unprecedented commitment to israels security that will sharpen israels qualitative military edge, which weve committed to, the qualitative military edge. Were going make sure iron dome continues to guard the skies over israel. Were going make sure other hostile actors in the region know that israels stronger than ever and prevent this conflict from spreading. Look, at the same time, president netanyahu and i discussed again yesterday the critical need for israel to operate by the laws of war. That means protecting civilians in combat the best they can. The people of gaza urgently need food, water, and medicine. Yesterday, in discussions with the leaders of israel and egypt, i secured an immigrant for the first shipment of humanitarian assistance from the United Nations to Palestinian Civilians in gaza. Hamas does not divert or steal this shipment, these shipments, are going to provide an opening for sustained delivery of lifesaving for palestinian. As i said in israel, as hard as it is, we cannot give up on peace. We cannot give up on a twostate solution. Israel and palestinians equally deserve to live in safety, dignity, and peace. You know, and here at home we have to be honest with ourselves. In recent years, too much hate has gwynn too much oxygen, fueling racism, the rise of antisemitism, islamophobia, right here in america. Its also intensified in the wake of recent events that led to the horrific threats and attacks that both shock us and break our hearts. On october 7th, Terror Attacks have triggered deep scars and terrible memories in the jewish community. Today jewish families worried about being targeted in school, wearing symbols of their faith walking down the street, or going out about their daily lives. And i know many of you in the Muslim American community, the arabamerican community, the palestinian american community, and so many others are outraged saying to yourselves here we good with islamophobia and distrust we saw after 9 11. Just last week, a mother was brutally stabbed. A little boy here in the United States, a little boy who just turned 6 years old was murdered in their home outside of chicago. His name was wadea, wadea, a proud american, a proud palestinian american family. We cant stand by and stand silent when this happens. We must without equivocation denounce antisemitism. We must also without equivocation denounce islamophobia. And to all you hurting, those of you who are hurting, i want you to know i see you. You belong. And i want to say this to you. Youre all america. Youre all american. This is in a moment you know, in moments like these, when fear and suspicion, anger and rage run hard, that we have to work harder than ever to hold on to the values that make us who we are. Were a nation of religious freedom, freedom of expression. We all have a right to debate and disagree, without fear of being targeted in schools or workplaces or in our communities. We must renounce violence and vitriol, see each other not as enemies, but as fellow americans. When i was in israel yesterday, i said that when america experienced the hell of 9 11, we felt enraged as well, while we sought and got justice, we made mistakes. So i caution the government of israel not to be blinded by rage. And here in america, let us not forget who we are. We reject all forms, all forms of hate, whether against muslim, jews, or anyone. Thats what great nations do. And we are a great nation. On ukraine, im asking congress to make sure we can continue to send ukraine the weapons they need to defend themselves and their country, without interruption. So ukraine can stop putins brutality in ukraine. They are succeeding. When putin invaded ukraine, he thought he would take kyiv and all of ukraine in a matter of days. Well, over a year later, putin has failed, and he continues to fail. Kyiv still stands because the bravery of the ukrainian people. Ukraine has regained more than 50 of the territory Russian Troops once occupied. Backed by u. S. Led coalition of more than 50 countries around the world, all doing its part to support kyiv. What would happen if we walked away . We are the essential nation. Meanwhile, putin has turned to iran and north korea to buy Attack Drones and ammunition to terrorize ukrainian cities and people. From the outset, i have said i will not send american troops to fight in ukraine. All ukraine is asking for is help for the weapons, munitions, the capacity, the capability to push invading Russian Forces off their land. And the air Defense Systems to shoot down russian missiles before they destroy ukrainian cities. Let me be clear about something. We send ukraine equipment sitting in our stockpiles. And when we use the money allocated by congress, we use it to replenish our own stores, our own stockpiles with new equipment. Equipment that defends america and is made in america. Patriot missiles for air defense batteries, made in arizona. Artillery shells manufactured in 12 states across the country, in pennsylvania, ohio, texas. And so much more. You know, just as in world war ii, today patriotic american orders are building the Arsenal Of Democracy and serving the cause of freedom. Let me close with this. Earlier this year i boarded Air Force One for a secret flight to poland. There i boarded a train, with blacked out windows for a tenhour ride each way to kyiv to stand with the people of ukraine ahead of the oneyear anniversary of their brave fight against putin. Im told i was the First American to enter a war zone not controlled by the United States military since president lincoln. With me was just a small group of Security Personnel and a few advisers. But when i exited that train and met president zelenskyy, i didnt feel alone. I was bringing with me the idea of america, the promise of america to the people who were today fighting for the same things we fought for 250 years ago, freedom, independence, selfdetermination. As i walked through kyiv with president zelenskyy, with Air Raid Sirens sounding in the distance, i felt something ive always believed more strongly than ever before, america is a beacon to the world still, still. Whereas my friend Madeleine Albright said, the indispensable nation. Tonight there are innocent people all over the world who hope because of us. Who believe in a better life because of us. Who are desperate not to be forgotten by us. And are waiting for us. But time is of the essence. I know we have our divisions at home. We have to get past them. We cant let petty partisan angry politics get in the way of our responsibilities as a great nation. We cannot and will not let terrorists like hamas and tyrants like putin win. I refuse to let that happen. In moments like these, we have to remember who we are. Were the United States of america. The United States of america. And there is nothing, nothing beyond our capacity if we do it together. My fellow americans, thank you for your time. May god bless you all, and may god protect our troops. President biden speaking roughly 15 minutes, laying out plans that he will be sending to congress to support both israel and ukraine, and making a case for what is at stake for americans and for the world. Back with Kaitlan Collins here in tel aviv. Also Kayla Tausche and ben wedeman in Southern Lebanon and senior Military Analyst retired general Mark Hertling and National Security correspondent jim sciutto. Kaitlan, lets start out with you. Early on he was linking essentially Vladimir Putin and hamas, both supported by iran. Both, he says, wanting to destroy a democratic neighbor. Yeah, a neighboring democracy. That was the line that stuck out to me the most, beyond the lessons he believe should be imparted for israel, similar to what he believes the u. S. Did after 9 11. Of course he is someone who voted for the iraq war as a senator. He has later said he regretted that vote. And he seems to be clearly trying to send that message. He was clearly doing so when he was here, and tonight saying that hamas and Vladimir Putin are very different. Obviously hamas is this terrorist group that the u. S. Says operates out of gaza. Putin is a world leader. But he was saying they both have the same goal, and he was using that link to say this is why we should continue funding not only israel and the iron dome that weve seen intercepting rockets that have been fired over tel aviv, but also in ukraine, talking about continuing to push for that fight and pushing