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Remarks: Joe Biden Meets With Members of the Bucharest Nine in Warsaw - February 22, 2023
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Joe Biden
00:01:30-00:02:31 (62 sec)No StressLens
And I say to my fellow presidents that I'm honored to be with you here -- and so many strong NATO Allies -- and the Secretary General, who I think has done an incredible job -- an incredible job -- for a long time, and I rely on his judgment a great deal.
Joe Biden
00:02:31-00:03:13 (42 sec)No StressLens
You know, the B9 was founded in 2015, after Russia attempted annexation of Crimea. And today, as we approach the one-year anniversary of Russia's further invasion, it's even more important that we continue to stand together. And I think this is proof of this -- how strongly we feel.
Joe Biden
00:03:13-00:04:05 (52 sec)No StressLens
That's why I wanted to meet all of you in person here today. As NATO's eastern flank, you're the frontlines of our collective defense. And you know better than anyone what's at stake in this conflict not just for Ukraine, but for the freedom of democracies throughout Europe and around the world.
Joe Biden
00:04:21-00:08:56 (275 sec)No StressLens
And the leaders around this table have repeatedly stepped up to reaffirm our shared commitment to all these values. We provided critical security assistance to Ukraine and critical support to literally millions of refugees. We've helped ensure Ukrainians can access basic services. And together, we'll continue our enduring support for Ukraine as they defend their freedom.
Joe Biden
00:09:59-00:11:29 (91 sec)No StressLens
The commitment of the United States to NATO -- and I've said it to you many times; I'll say it again -- is absolutely clear. Article Five is a sacred commitment the United States has made. We will defend literally every inch of NATO -- every inch of NATO.
Joe Biden
00:11:54-00:12:52 (59 sec)No StressLens
Because what literally is at stake is not just Ukraine, it's freedom. The idea that over 100,000 forces would invade another country -- after War -- since World War Two, nothing like that has happened. Things have changed radically. And we have to -- we have to make sure we change them back.