And it needs to dramatically expand access to resettlement and other legal pathways to migration. And it needs to include far more support, as I said. It is an obligation of all of us, not just Colombia. It needs to include far more support for countries like Colombia that are hosting the lion’s share of the refugees and migrants. And our goal is going to be to sign a regional declaration on migration and protection in June in Los Angeles when the United States hosts the Summit of the Americas, which we talked a little bit about.Īnd this can be a piecemeal approach, in my view. There’s something we’ve been discussing with partners throughout the region, including you, Mr. We have to work together.Īnd so, today, I’m calling for a new framework of how nations throughout the region can collectively manage migration in the Western Hemisphere. Our - our hemisphere migration challenges cannot be solved by one nation and - or any - and any one border. President, for your leadership on issues that matter to everyone in this region: combating the pandemic, advancing health security, taking on the climate crisis with urgency and genuine ambition, and for welcoming refugees from Venezuela and working toward an orderly, secure, and humane way to tackle the unprecedented levels of migration.Ĭolombia has done an incredible job, and I know the political consequences for taking that kind of stand, which is the right stand, are not always the most popular. And we talked about the struggle of democracies in the 21st century.Īnd I want to thank you, Mr. Now, I’ve said for a long time, Colombia is the keystone to our shared efforts to build a hemisphere that is prosperous, secure, and democratic. Ukraine will never, never be a victory for Putin. imports of Russian oil and gas, targeting the main artery of Russia’s economy.Īnd last night, the House of Representatives passed a bill that included more than $13 billion in Ukrainian assistance.Īnd the United States and the people around the world are going to continue to support the Ukrainian people, I believe, as they defend their country. It now would take literally almost 200 rubles to equal $1 because of how it’s been so damaging. And she also announced the delivery of Patriot missile battery to support our NATO Allies in Poland.Īnd our economic sanctions are crippling the Russian economy right now. We’re coordinating deliveries of anti-armor and anti-air capabilities with a wide range of our allies and - and partners, and we’re providing tens of thousands of tons of humanitarian needs, from food, water, and medicine.Īnd Vice President Harris, today, is in Poland, where she announced that we’ll be contributing another $53 million to the World Food Programme and other humanitarian organizations to support those displaced from their homes.
We have donated, thus far, a billion dollars in security assistance and more shipments of defensive equipment are on the way as I speak. The American people and the entire world have rallied to support the Ukrainian people.
And so, Colombia - Colombia’s voice is making it clear that you share our view and that there’s a lot more at stake than just the immediate undertaking. It’s not just a threat to Europe and Ukraine, but it’s a threat to the international peace and stability. Not everyone in the hemisphere or anywhere else has done that, and I want to thank you for that. And - and it’s an essential partnership.Īnd I want to thank you for immediately condemning Russia’s unjustifiable invasion and the atrocities they are committing in Ukraine, and calling for the withdrawal of Russian troops. And, in fact, we first met visiting Bogota, I think it was 2018 -Īnd I’m proud that we’ve been able to work together during my first year of my administration and to continue strengthening what I consider to be - and I’ve said many times over the years - the essential partnership we need in this hemisphere.Ĭolombia is the linchpin, in my view, to the whole hemisphere - north and south. President, I’ve been deeply engaged with the relationship with Colombia for a long time, going back more than 20 years to that old Plan Colombia. And we were reminiscing about how far back we go and - and how he - he knew Beau when - he met Beau when he was here.Īnd as you know, Mr. I’m honored to welcome President Duque here today. Get Involved Show submenu for “Get Involved””.The White House Show submenu for “The White House””.
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