US President Joe Biden delivered a speech on the positive impact of “Bidenomics” on clean energy and manufacturing at Arcosa Wind Towers in Belen, New Mexico on August 9, 2023. This event was captured by Jim Watson of AFP through Getty Images.
In a recent move, the White House presented a supplementary funding request of nearly $40 billion, aimed at providing aid to Ukraine and addressing natural disasters like wildland firefighter pay and border management.
The request includes $12 billion for ongoing disaster relief, $60 million for firefighter pay increases, and $3.9 billion to tackle border and migration issues. The urgency of this request has been highlighted by the ongoing deadly wildfires in Hawaii, as federal agencies, led by FEMA, are mobilizing to respond. President Biden has emphasized that while FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell will be on Maui by Friday, the danger is far from over.
Furthermore, Biden’s request seeks over $24 billion to enhance Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s illegal invasion. Over the past 18 months, the US has already allocated more than $43 billion to support Ukraine in countering the Russian aggression.
It is crucial to consider the potential costs, both financially and in terms of lives lost, if Putin succeeds in subjugating Ukraine and then turns his attention to NATO allies. The US Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs, Admiral John Kirby, emphasized this point during a teleconference with reporters. He also highlighted the solid bipartisan support from the American people and Congress for continuing to stand with Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
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To complement the information, an image depicting a Ukrainian soldier named “Ryba” standing on a vehicle with a homemade four-tube rocket launcher during the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been included. The image was captured by Genya Savilov of AFP through Getty Images.
The article concludes by emphasizing the need to prevent Putin from achieving further territorial gains, as the consequences of inaction could be dire. The US remains committed to supporting Ukraine and its ongoing struggle, with significant support from the American people and bipartisan efforts in Congress.
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