Biden to send urgent budget request for Ukraine and Israel to Congress
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US President Joe Biden will send an "urgent budget request" to Congress on Friday, 20 October, to support Israel and Ukraine.
Source: Biden’s address to the American people
Details: Biden said he would send an "urgent budget request" to Congress on Friday to "fund America’s national security needs to support our critical partners including Israel and Ukraine".
Quote from Biden: "It is a smart investment that’s going to pay dividends for American security for generations. It will help us keep American troops out of harm’s way. Help us build a world that is safer, more peaceful, more prosperous for our children and grandchildren."
Background:
On 18 October, the NBC News with references to sources reported that US President Joe Biden expects that US$60 billion for Ukraine and aid for Israel will be allocated in his US$100 billion funding request.
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