- August 20, 2024
- 2:03 pm
- World News
On August 20, 2024, Joe Biden, speaking at the Democratic National Convention, emphasized his administration's most important foreign policy priorities, primarily concerning Ukraine and Israel.
Biden noted that the outcome of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza will be decisive for his legacy.
“Putin thought he would capture Kyiv in three days. Three years later, Ukraine is still free,”
“He recalled, emphasizing the resilience of Ukrainians and the successes of his administration in supporting their fight against Russian aggression.
Biden also stressed that the United States will continue to support Ukraine and confront Russia, while working to end the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The American president knows his political career is nearing its end, and now that he does not have to fight for reelection, he intends to focus on “ending this war” in Gaza. The war in Ukraine and the conflict in Gaza have become key issues on his foreign policy agenda, and Biden is seeking to end them on his terms.
He understands that his legacy as president will be defined by these conflicts: if he succeeds in achieving peace, he will go down in history as a peacemaker; otherwise, he may be remembered as a leader who failed to solve key global problems.
Biden also mentioned the difficult situation in the Gaza Strip, where Hamas continues to resist, rejecting ceasefire proposals. He stressed that he intends to continue to pressure Hamas to force it to the negotiating table. However, the problem is that Hamas, unlike Israel, pursues destructive goals and is ready to fight to the last Palestinian, ignoring any reasonable and humanitarian arguments.
“The goal of Hamas is the destruction and annihilation of Israel: military, political, diplomatic,”
“Biden said, expressing concern that his efforts to find a peaceful solution could be ineffective.
The president also sharply criticized his predecessor Donald Trump, accusing him of weakening the US position on the world stage. Biden recalled that Trump “kowtowed to Putin” and destroyed the unity of NATO, while his administration successfully restored the trust of allies and strengthened the alliance. As an example, he cited the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO, which was a significant step in strengthening European security.
At the same time, Biden stressed that his administration is actively working to achieve a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as well as to organize humanitarian aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip. He noted that Washington will continue its efforts in this direction, despite the complexity of the situation and resistance from Hamas.
The US president also expressed support for his successor Kamala Harris, calling her “the best hope for American democracy.” He called on voters to support her and her running mate Tim Walz in the upcoming elections, emphasizing that they will be the ones to continue the work he started and protect America's interests on the world stage.
In closing his remarks, Biden thanked Americans for supporting his political career, which has spanned more than 50 years, and ended his speech with a quote from the national anthem: “America, I gave you the best”.
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