Congressman adam smith, in washington, welcome to hardtalk. And let me begin with a very simple question what do you believe President Biden hoped to achieve by flying out to the middle east . Well, i think the number one biggest goal is to contain the conflict. Thats number one. Number two, to work with israel to try to figure out some way to minimise the impact on civilians within gaza, and also within israel, to try to chart a path forward. And i am seeing reporting its this morning, my time, where were at, recording here im seeing reporting this morning that a humanitarian corridor has been opened up out of gaza, and thats one of the biggest goals. The second is to work with partners in the region to try to make sure that this conflict doesnt spread, that hezbollah and iran dont get more involved. Thats the goal and thats the objective. And i guess also to have the conversations with israel about how best we can help them defend themselves against the threat from hamas. Lets just s
President biden said hamas and putin both want to annihilate a neighbouring democracy. He says he is sending an urgent israel and ukraine aid request to congress on friday. Lets have a listen to what President Biden has been saying. History has taught us that when terrorists do not pay the price for terror, when dictators do not pay a price for aggression they cause more chaos and death and more destruction. They keep going and the cost and the threats to america and the world keep rising. If we were walkway from Ukraine Or Turner Backs on israel, It Isjust Walkway from Ukraine Or Turner Backs on israel, it is just not worth it. That is why tomorrow i will send an urgent Budget Request to congress to fund americas massive security needs to support our critical partners including israel and ukraine. During his address from the oval office, President Biden also expressed support for palestinians. The United States remains committed to the Palestinian People and their right to dignity a
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