U.S. President Joe Biden met with Congressional leadership and key committee chairs to discuss the urgent need for continued U.S. support and funding for Ukraine, emphasizing the strategic risks of inaction to national security and NATO.
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President Biden discussed the urgent need for Congress to continue supporting Ukraine
Biden met with Congressional Leadership and the Chairs and Ranking Members of House and Senate Intelligence, Armed Services, Appropriations, Foreign Relations, and Foreign Affairs Committees
Biden underscored the importance of Congress ensuring Ukraine has resources including air defense and artillery capabilities
Biden discussed strategic consequences of inaction for Ukraine, the United States, and the world
Biden stated that Congress's continued failure to act endangers United States national security, the NATO Alliance, and the free world
Biden called on Congress to quickly approve a decision on additional funding to support Ukraine
Biden made clear that it is necessary to act now to address challenges at the border with Mexico
Biden is encouraged by progress being made in bipartisan negotiations happening in the Senate
Biden expressed commitment to reaching a bipartisan agreement on border policy
Biden called on Congress to swiftly pass his full national security bill providing more than $60 billion to support Ukraine
Biden met with Congressional Leadership to discuss Ukraine funding needs including air defence and artillery
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