Biden made promises to Israel and Ukraine. To keep his word, he needs Congress
The White House is asking Congress this week for billions of dollars in overseas spending. But it's not at all clear this can pass — and that means President Biden has a lot on the line.
by Tamara Keith
Oct 16, 2023
3 minutes
For President Biden, the international coalition he brought together to support Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia is a point of pride, something made possible by his decades of foreign policy experience.
He has promised allies — and Ukraine itself — that the United States will back them "as long as it takes." And last week, he made similar assurances to Israel after Hamas attacked, killing more than a thousand people.
"We stand with Israel. And we will make sure Israel has what
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