President Biden emphasized that compared to four years ago, the strength of American alliances and the position of adversaries have significantly improved. He stated, "Compared to four years ago, America is stronger, our alliances are stronger, our adversaries and rivals are weaker," highlighting the advancements made during his administration.
Biden's administration is currently finalizing a ceasefire deal in the Israel-Hamas conflict, aimed at freeing hostages and surging humanitarian assistance to Palestinians. He expressed the urgency of this deal, stating, "The deal we have () would free the hostages, halt the fighting, provide security to Israel, and allow us to significantly surge humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians who suffered terribly in this war that Hamas started."
The president noted the restoration of US relations with NATO during his tenure, stating, "Before I took office, nine NATO allies are spending 2% of the GDP on defense. Now, 23 are spending 2%," reinforcing the idea that partners are now contributing their fair shares towards defense.
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