“We should never forget that NATO grew out of the wreckage of World War II, the most destructive war in history. The idea was to create an alliance of free and democratic nations that would commit themselves to a compact of collective defense. Standing together, they knew we’d all be safer. An attack on one would be treated as an attack on all.”—US President, Joe Biden
POLITICS: Today, as the nation’s major news reporters land on a comment made by U.S. President Joe Biden during a recent press conference, it was after tracking back several times and listening to the question asked by a select Reuters reporter that it became clear that Biden’s response was not an error nor was it delusion. Biden stated that he would not have selected Donald Trump for serving as Vice President and, thereafter, referred to “her”—the only impression , while considering Vice President Kamala Harris’ name was not stated by Biden—would only leave the impression that the President might have, more likely, made a rather coy insult toward Donald Trump— stating some image, on the part of Trump, as being emasculated.
By Michelle Crawford-Sapenter
Biden commented that NATO nations stand stronger together “…because a would-be aggressor knows if they attack one of us, they’ll be attacked by all of us.”
It was following the close ofthe NATO Summit that ended Thursday, US President Joe Biden and others within the Biden administration met in Washington DC with NATO Heads of State and Government and key partners. In the 2 days of meetings President Biden brought together 50 countries each of which discussed matters of National Security and how leaders may take steps to endure the protection of 1billion citizens.
“For those who thought NATO’s time had passed, they got a rude awakening when Putin invaded Ukraine.”—US President, Joe Biden
Biden’s Thursday evening press conference was an established platform by which the President would provide information on any new developments that were discussed surrounding the matter of national security while opening the hour long event to questioning by select members of the press.
“I made it clear that I will not bow down to Putin. I will not walk away from Ukraine. I will keep NATO strong. That’s exactly what we did and exactly what we’ll continue to do.”—US President Joe Biden
Including questions placed by Reuters: Jeff Mason, AFP’s Danny Kemp, CBS’Nancy Cordes, AP’s Zeke Miller, David Sanger, NPR’s Marek, Polskie Radio. Haley Bull , Scripps, Felicia Schwartz, Financial Times. President Biden was escorted by US Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre who, by opening the Q & A session, walked with tge President through a myriad of questions .
While the major focus by members of the press would be concentrated on the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the remaining questions sought after answers on matters including the Presidents decision to remain in the race, his impression of Kamala Harris’ ability to hold the office ofthe Presidency and the prospective errors made in regard to making reference to Putin when the name should have been Zelensky and whether Biden hit-a- when making reference to Trump using “ she…” as opposed to “he.”
Biden commented onthe hour of the development of NATO while, also, asking Americans whether the nation is safe with NATO. Biden responded to his own question stating that the majority of American’s say “Yes!”—the nation is safer with NATO.
President Biden commented in regard to the purpose of NATO and the NATO Summit stating that it is meant to establish plans for protecting the people and government of every national partner.
President Biden commented stating , “My predecessor has made it clear he has no commitment to NATO. He’s made it clear that he would feel no obligation to ho- — honor Article 5. He has already told Putin, and I quote, “do whatever the hell you want.” Biden added that Trump applauded Putin’s invasion of Ukraine stating it was “genius.”
Biden stated he would never bow down to Putin and that the use of Article 5 is significant, only invoked once in US history during the 9/11 invasion by Arab terrorists.
The steps taken by NATO are not meant to be politicized. Biden indicated that NATO observed and responds to the protection of the world.
Biden quoted Madeleine Slbright in stating tge significance of the U.S. from the world spectrum vantage point. Albright commented, “We’re an indispensable nation.”America will not retreat from the world, Biden stated further, America will lead the world.”
Biden’s comments were shifted to the national spectrum and tge US economy. The President stated that Trump is pushing for a 10% tariff on all goods Americans import. The added tariff would result in costing Americans an added $2500 per household per year, Biden stated that his plan for the economy will reflect three core issues:
1). Overall, prices fell last month. Core inflation is the lowest it’s been in three years. Prices are falling for cars, appliances, and airfare — airfares. Grocery prices have fallen since the start of the year. We’re going to keep working to take down corporate greed to bring those prices down further.
2). our efforts to secure the border — our southern border is working. After Trump killed the bipartisan efforts to secure the border Reb- — Republicans and Democrats had worked on, because he thought it would benefit me and make him a loser, Republicans walked away. So, I took executive action last month. As a consequence, working with Mexico, border encounters have gone down over 50 percent. The current level is lower today than when Trump left office.
3). the United States has been working to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, to bring the hostages home, to create a path for peace and stability in the Middle East. Six weeks ago, I laid out a detailed plan in writing. It was endorsed by the U.N. Security Council, the G7. That framework is now agreed on by both Israel and Hamas. So, I sent my team to the region to hammer out the details. These are difficult, complex issues. There are still gaps to close, but we’re making progress, the trend is positive, and I’m determined to get this deal done and bring an end to this war, which should end now.
President Biden canvassed each ofthe issues that have been pressing as he heads into the next phase of his Presidency. Major issues involving war in Ukraine , the plans for a ceasefire and hostage return between Israel and Gaza were stated with resolution and strategic planning. Biden commented, also , on matters associated with tge ZIS economy and tge work that’s being done to work with NATO partners to endure national security and economic power.
Among other things mentioned by Biden was his response to the question asked in reference to his impresdion of Vice President Harris becoming President. Biden stated , in sum, thst he selected Kamala Harris because he believed she is qualified to be President Biden added that Kamala Harris was a “ hell of a Attorney General…” stating that he would not have chosen Harris if he didn’t think she could the job.
Clearly, there was actually never a time that Biden commented to the contrary of Kamala Harris good standing.
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