In his first State of the Union address, President Biden called for upholding American values
In his first State of the Union address on Tuesday night, President Joe Biden issued a stern warning to the dictator and his condolences to the bereaved. He gave the speech at a time when the whole world is in turmoil due to the terrible epidemic, rising prices and bitter political divisions.
Biden entered the joint session of Congress with huge applause and - two years after the outbreak of the epidemic, only a handful of people were seen wearing masks.
"Last year, Covid set us apart, but this year we've finally been able to reunite," Biden said at the start.
Members of Congress expressed their support for Ukraine by hoisting small blue and yellow Ukrainian flags. Biden did not delay in dealing with the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, announcing that he would immediately close US airspace for Russian flights. For the next 10 minutes he spoke only on the Russia issue.
"Six days ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to shake the foundations of a free world. He thought he could shake the world in a terrible way, but he was wrong. He thought he would occupy Ukraine and the whole world would be shocked to see it." "Instead, he faces a formidable force that he could not have imagined. He saw the true face of the Ukrainian people."
In a State of the Union address, Oksana Markarova, Ukraine's ambassador to the United States, was present alongside First Lady Jill Biden, and everyone stood up to greet her. At the time, the First Lady was seen wearing a small embroidered sunflower, the national flower of Ukraine, on the wrist of her dark blue dress.
Coronavirus epidemics and, as always, economics are highlighted in Biden's speech. He has previously addressed a joint session of Congress, but this is his first State of the Union address.
Regarding the epidemic, he said: "The progress we have made is due to your tolerance and the availability of the materials we have. Tonight I can say that we are safely moving back to a more normal routine."
But Biden's hard-line American critics have not stopped criticizing him. Former President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that "no war should be waged in Ukraine now and it is terrible for humanity that this war has started so horribly because of the failure of Biden, NATO and the Western world."
'Building a developed America'
In the economic field, Biden focused on the four steps he planned to take. These include: increasing production and strengthening the supply chain in US industries; Work to reduce product prices; Encouraging fair competition to protect small businesses; And overcoming obstacles to better paying jobs.
"I think I have a good idea to fight inflation. Reduce costs, not wages. Build more cars in the US so that local infrastructure and innovative products can be found in the US quickly and cheaply. It simply came to our notice then.
This stylish speech usually reflects what it means to be American. This year too he did not make any difference. Eight guests selected from the White House joined the First Lady. These eight guests "represent the principles or themes outlined in the President's speech."
Among them were Americans who represented trade unions, parents of college students, healthcare workers, technologists, families of military members, Native Americans and those who are the future of America.
The youngest guest was 13-year-old Joshua Davis of Midlothian, Virginia, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a child. At age 4, she represented the Virginia General Assembly in passing a bill to make schools safer for children with type 1 diabetes.
The day before Joshua's birthday, Biden wished him a happy birthday, "Friend."
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