Biden calls on House Republicans to back Senate compromise on border security & Ukraine aid
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President Joe Biden called on the House of Representatives to swiftly pass the Senate compromise on funding border security and providing aid to Ukraine and Israel, after the Senate passed the bill on Feb. 5.
The White House published Biden’s appeal, highlighting the urgency of the agreement.
“Now we’ve reached a bipartisian agreement on national security that includes the toughest and fairest set of border reforms in decades,” stated Biden. “I strongly support it.”
Biden believes the bill will make the U.S. border with Mexico more secure, orderly, and safe, while ensuring fair and humane treatment of migrants and preserving the possibility of legal migration.
The agreement also aims to support two other national security priorities: aiding Ukraine and Israel.
“It allows the United States to continue our vital work, together with partners all around the world, to stand up for Ukraine’s freedom and support its ability to defend itself against Russia’s aggression,” said Biden.
“As I have said before, if we don’t stop Putin’s appetite for power and control in Ukraine, he won’t limit himself to just Ukraine and the costs for America will rise.”
Regarding Israel and Gaza, Biden noted that the deal would provide Israelis with the means to defend themselves against Palestine’s Hamas and ensure essential humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians.
The President challenged the House of Representatives to decide whether they want to solve problems or “keep playing politics with the border.”
Internal disagreements should not interfere with the U.S.'s international obligations, Biden said.
“I urge Congress to come together and swiftly pass this bipartisan agreement,” he said. “Get it to my desk so I can sign it into law immediately.”
The Senate unveiled a $118 billion legislative package on Feb. 5, including $60 billion for Ukraine, $14 billion in aid for Israel, nearly $5 billion for allies in the Asia-Pacific region, $20 billion to enhance immigration policy, and humanitarian assistance for civilians in the Gaza Strip.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has advocated for a separate bill for Israel's aid without funds for Ukraine and expressed skepticism about the Senate deal.
The White House has labeled Johnson's proposal as a “cynical political maneuver” and “trickery,” hinting that Biden would not sign a separate bill for Israel's aid if it were presented to him.
Johnson has previously hinted at blocking aid to Ukraine, calling the Senate's deal “absolutely dead.”
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