Meet the Press full broadcast — March 10
Summary
TLDRThe transcript highlights the political landscape as the 2024 presidential campaign kicks off, with President Biden emphasizing democracy and age concerns, while Trump awaits endorsement. It discusses the Biden campaign's fundraising success post-State of the Union and his strategy to engage with voters across key states. The potential impact of a third-party candidate, the importance of the Georgia elections, and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East are also significant topics. Additionally, the conversation touches on the challenges faced by both Biden and Trump in appealing to independent and moderate voters, as well as the importance of the Black vote in the election.
Takeaways
- 🗣️ President Biden's re-election campaign raised $10 million within 24 hours of his State of the Union address, indicating a strong showing of support from his base.
- 🎉 Biden's visit to Georgia was met with enthusiasm as he continues to build his campaign infrastructure and focus on key battleground states.
- 🥊 The upcoming election is shaping up to be a combative affair, with both Biden and Trump expected to take on each other's policies and records vigorously.
- 💬 Trump's endorsement of Viktor Orban, the Hungarian Prime Minister, has raised concerns about the type of leadership Trump aspires to in a potential second term.
- 🤝 Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia emphasized the importance of the Georgia electorate in the upcoming elections and expressed confidence in Biden's prospects.
- 📢 The Biden campaign is leaning into its early cash advantage against Trump, launching a new ad that directly addresses Biden's age while contrasting his record with Trump's.
- 🤔 The potential for a third-party candidate to act as a spoiler in the election remains a topic of discussion, with the impact on the final outcome still uncertain.
- 🌍 The panel discussion highlighted the importance of reaching out to independent and moderate voters, as well as addressing key issues that resonate with these groups.
- 🔊 The conversation around the war in the Middle East and the U.S.'s role in providing humanitarian aid to Gaza was a significant point of discussion, with differing views on the best approach.
- 🚨 Concerns about the potential politicization of U.S. intelligence briefings for candidates, especially in light of Trump's handling of classified documents, were raised.
- 📈 The debate over TikTok's national security implications and whether it should be banned in the U.S. is ongoing, with lawmakers considering legislation to address privacy and security concerns.
Q & A
What was the main focus of President Biden's campaign kickoff this Sunday?
-The main focus of President Biden's campaign kickoff was to make his case for a second term, addressing concerns over his age and threats to democracy.
How did former President Trump respond to the kickoff of Biden's campaign?
-Former President Trump became the presumptive GOP nominee after Nikki Haley dropped out but held off endorsing. He also criticized Biden, suggesting that everything Biden touches turns to failure.
What was the significance of November 5th according to Trump?
-According to Trump, November 5th was going to go down as the single most important day in the history of the country, although the context or event he was referring to is not specified in the transcript.
What was the Biden campaign's fundraising success following the State of the Union address?
-The Biden campaign successfully raised $10 million in the 24 hours following his State of the Union address, marking a record haul for his campaign.
How did President Biden address the issue of his age in the new ad launched by his team?
-In the ad, President Biden acknowledged that he is not a young guy but emphasized that he understands how to get things done for the American people, contrasting his record with Trump's.
What was Senator Raphael Warnock's response to Trump's criticism of Biden?
-Senator Raphael Warnock defended Biden by stating that he is not surprised by Trump's comments and emphasized that Biden is focused on what the election means for the American people, unlike Trump who is focused on himself.
What was the reaction of the panel to the potential of a third-party candidate acting as a spoiler in the upcoming election?
-The panel did not provide a direct reaction to the potential of a third-party candidate as a spoiler in the election. However, they discussed the possibility of such a scenario and its potential impact on the election results.
What was the significance of the dueling events in Georgia involving Biden and Trump?
-The dueling events in Georgia highlighted the intensity and competitiveness of the upcoming presidential campaign, as both candidates aimed to sway voters in a key battleground state.
What was Senator Lindsey Graham's stance on providing aid to Ukraine?
-Senator Lindsey Graham supported the idea of providing aid to Ukraine but suggested that it should be in the form of a loan, emphasizing the need for Ukraine to pay back if they can, given the U.S.'s $34 trillion debt.
How did Congressman Adam Schiff respond to the term 'rigged' being used by Congresswoman Katie Porter?
-Congressman Adam Schiff expressed concern over the use of the term 'rigged', stating that it is a loaded term associated with fraud and false claims, and he noted that Democrats quickly disavowed such language, emphasizing the legitimacy of the election.
What was the panel's discussion on the impact of President Biden's support for Israel on the election?
-The panel discussed the potential impact of President Biden's full-throated support for Israel on the election, with some expressing concern that it could overshadow other races and cost seats up and down the ballot.
Outlines
🗣️ Biden's Combative Stance and Trump's Response
The paragraph discusses President Biden's assertive stance as he campaigns for a second term, addressing concerns about his age and threats to democracy. It contrasts this with Donald Trump's becoming the presumptive GOP nominee and his reluctance to endorse other candidates. The narrative also touches on the potential for a third-party candidate to influence the election and the upcoming debates between Biden and Trump.
🤝 Bipartisan Support and Political Strategies
This paragraph highlights the guests appearing on the show, including Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia and Republican Senator Lindsay Graham of South Carolina, along with their insights into the political landscape. It delves into the importance of Georgia in the election, the potential impact of a unity ticket, and the senators' views on the presidential candidates' approaches to the election.
🕊️ Addressing the Crisis in the Middle East
The focus of this paragraph is on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly the situation in Gaza. It discusses President Biden's announcement about building a port for humanitarian aid and the criticism from Doctors Without Borders. The conversation includes Senator Warnock's call for a ceasefire and his views on the moral implications of the conflict.
📝 Legal and Political Developments in Georgia
This segment covers the legal and political developments in Georgia, including the potential removal of Fani Willis from Trump's interference case and the implications of her relationship with the lead prosecutor. The discussion also touches on the fairness of the trial and the importance of the judicial process.
🌎 International Relations and Aid Strategies
The paragraph addresses international relations, particularly the aid to Ukraine and the debate over providing loans versus grants. It includes Senator Graham's support for loans and his discussion with President Trump about the aid's structure. The conversation also briefly touches on the influence of former President Trump on the Senate and the need for the United States to consider its debt when providing aid.
📢 Schiff's Victory and the California Senate Race
This section discusses Congressman Adam Schiff's victory in the primary for the California Senate race and his response to Katie Porter's claim that the race was 'rigged.' Schiff emphasizes the legitimacy of the election and contrasts the Democratic reaction to allegations of rigged elections with the Republican party's approach.
💡 The Future of TikTok and National Security
The paragraph focuses on the debate surrounding TikTok and national security concerns. It includes discussions on the potential ban of the social media platform and Congressman Schiff's perspective on the need to protect American data from China while also considering the implications of banning a popular platform.
🗣️ The State of the Union Response Tradition
This segment reflects on the tradition of providing a response to the State of the Union address, dating back to 1966. It highlights the importance of offering the public an alternative viewpoint and the role of the response in strengthening the American political system.
🌟 The Biden Campaign's Fundraising and Strategy
The paragraph discusses the Biden campaign's fundraising efforts following the State of the Union address and the strategic approach to engaging with voters. It touches on the importance of motivating young people to vote and the balance between showing combativeness and presenting a future vision for America.
🤔 The Changing Political Landscape
This section explores the changing political landscape, particularly the increase in Black adults identifying as Republican or leaning Republican. It discusses the economic and cultural factors contributing to this shift and the impact on the upcoming election.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Campaign Kickoff
💡Presumptive GOP Nominee
💡Democracy
💡Fundraising
💡Combative
💡Endorsement
💡Debate Stage
💡Third-Party Candidate
💡Urban League
💡State of the Union Address
Highlights
President Biden's re-election campaign raised $10 million in the 24 hours following his State of the Union address, showing strong support from his base.
Biden is focusing on building his campaign infrastructure and preparing for a vigorous campaign season ahead.
Former President Trump is the presumptive GOP nominee after Nikki Haley drops out, but he has not yet endorsed her.
Trump's campaign is taking on a more combative tone, with the former president hosting controversial figures like Viktor Orban and making strong statements about his opponents.
Senator Raphael Warnock emphasizes the importance of Georgia in the upcoming election and expresses confidence in Biden's chances in the state.
Senator Lindsey Graham discusses the situation in Ukraine and the debate over providing aid in the form of loans rather than grants.
Graham also addresses the issue of border security and the role of the Remain in Mexico policy in addressing the situation.
Congressman Adam Schiff talks about his approach to the Senate race in California and the importance of not using the term 'rigged' to describe elections.
Schiff also discusses the potential impact of Biden's support for Israel on the upcoming elections and the need to motivate young voters.
The panelists discuss the challenges Biden and Trump face in reaching out to independent and moderate voters, and the importance of the upcoming debates.
Marc Morial, President of the National Urban League, talks about the progress and challenges faced by Black Americans in the last 60 years since the Civil Rights Act.
The panelists discuss the increase in Black Americans identifying as Republican or leaning Republican and the reasons behind this shift.
The Biden campaign's strategy includes micro events to connect with voters on a personal level and show Biden's commitment to addressing their concerns.
The panelists emphasize the importance of not obsessing over early polls and the long road ahead in the campaign.
The discussion highlights the need for both Biden and Trump to reach out to all voters and the strategies they are employing to do so.
The panelists agree that the campaign is just beginning and that there is a lot of work to be done in terms of engaging with voters and addressing their concerns.
The panel concludes by reiterating the importance of the upcoming debates and the potential impact on the election outcomes.
Transcripts
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>>> THIS SUNDAY, CAMPAIGN
KICKOFF.
>> OH, YOU DON'T LIKE THAT BILL,
HUH?
>> A COMBATIVE PRESIDENT BIDEN
MAKES HIS CASE FOR A SECOND
TERM, TAKING ON CONCERNS OVER
HIS AGE AND THREATS TO
DEMOCRACY.
>> YOU CAN'T LOVE YOUR COUNTRY
ONLY WHEN YOU WIN.
>> WHILE DONALD TRUMP BECOMES
THE PRESUMPTIVE GOP NOMINEE
AFTER NIKKI HALEY DROPS OUT, BUT
HOLDS OFF ENDORSING.
>> NOVEMBER 5th IS GOING TO GO
DOWN AS THE SINGLE MOST
IMPORTANT DAY IN THE HISTORY OF
OUR COUNTRY.
>> THIS IS NOW HIS TIME FOR
CHOOSING.
>> HOW WILL TRUMP AND BIDEN
BATTLE IN THE NEXT EIGHT MONTHS?
>> EVERYTHING JOE BIDEN TOUCHES
TURNSES TO [ BLEEP ].
>> WHEN HE SAYS HE WANTS TO BE A
DICTATOR, I BELIEVE HIM.
>> WILL THEY FACE OFF ON A
DEBATE STAGE?
>> THAT'S A CHOICE THAT IS GOING
TO BE DECIDED UPON SOON AND
WE'LL KEEP YOU POSTED.
>> COULD A THIRD-PARTY CANDIDATE
ACT AS A SPOILER?
MY GUEST THIS MORNING DEMOCRATIC
SENATOR RAPHAEL WARNOCK OF
GEORGIA, REPUBLICAN SENATOR
LINDSAY GRAHAM OF SOUTH CAROLINA
AND DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSMAN ADAM
SCHIFF OF CALIFORNIA NOW
COMPETING FOR A U.S. SENATE SEAT
THIS FALL.
JOINING ME FOR INSIGHT AND
ANALYSIS ARE NBC NEWS SENIOR
WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT KELLY
O'DONNELL.
POLITICO PLAYBOOK CO-AUTHOR
EUGENE DANIELS, MARC MORIAL, THE
PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL URBAN
LEAGUE AND REPUBLICAN STRATEGIST
SARA FAGAN.
WELCOME TO SUNDAY.
IT'S "MEET THE PRESS".
>> FROM NBC NEWS IN WASHINGTON,
THE LONGEST RUNNING SHOW IN
TELEVISION HISTORY.
THIS IS "MEET THE PRESS" WITH
KRISTEN WELKER.
>>> GOOD SUNDAY MORNING.
THE GENERAL ELECTION RACE FOR
THE WHITE HOUSE HAS OFFICIALLY
STARTED THIS WEEK AND ON
SATURDAY, PRESIDENT BIDEN AND
FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMP FACED OFF
IN BATTLEGROUND GEORGIA, A STATE
MR. BIDEN WON IN 2020 BY FEWER
THAN 12,000 VOTES.
MR. BIDEN WASTED NO TIME TAKING
AIM AT THE FORMER PRESIDENT
INCLUDING FOR HOSTING HUNGARIAN
AUTOCRAT VIKTOR ORBAN AT HIS
MAR-A-LAGO CLUB ON FRIDAY.
>> HERE'S A GUY KICKING OFF HIS
CAMPAIGN WITH MARJORIE TAYLOR
GREEN.
IT CAN TELL YOU A LOT ABOUT A
PERSON WITH WHO HE'S COMING WITH
AND YESTERDAY HE WAS HOSTING AT
HIS CLUB VIKTORORBAN WHO SAID HE
DOESN'T THINK DEMOCRACY WORKS.
WHEN HE SAYS HE WANTS TO BE A
DICTATOR, I BELIEVE HIM.
>> NEW THIS MORNING NBC NEWS IS
FIRST TO REPORT THAT BIDEN'S
RE-ELECTION EFFORT BROUGHT IN
$10 MILLION IN THE 24 HOURS
FOLLOWING HIS STATE OF THE UNION
ADDRESS, A RECORD HAUL FOR HIS
CAMPAIGN.
THE BIDEN TEAM IS LEANING INTO
ITS EARLY CASH EDGE AGAINST
FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMP LAUNCHING
A NEW AD THAT TAKES ON THE ISSUE
OF HIS AGE DIRECTLY WHILE
CONTRASTING HIS RECORD WITH MR.
TRUMP'S.
>> LOOK, I'M NOT A YOUNG GUY.
THAT'S NO SECRET, BUT HERE'S THE
DEAL, I UNDERSTAND HOW TO GET
THINGS DONE FOR THE AMERICAN
PEOPLE.
DONALD TRUMP BELIEVES THE JOB OF
THE PRESIDENT IS TO TAKE CARE OF
DONALD TRUMP.
I BELIEVE THE JOB OF THE
PRESIDENT IS TO FIGHT FOR YOU,
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AND THAT'S
WHAT I'M DOING.
>> THE AD IS THE FIRST IN A $30
MILLION BLITZ THAT WILL TARGET
KEY BATTLEGROUND STATES OVER THE
NEXT SIX WEEKS.
BIDEN'S GEORGIA VISIT FOLLOWS A
STOP IN PENNSYLVANIA ON FRIDAY.
NEXT WEEK HE'LL BARNSTORM KEY
STATES INCLUDING NEW HAMPSHIRE,
WISCONSIN AND MICHIGAN.
VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS WAS IN
ARIZONA AND NEVADA THIS WEEKEND
AND CABINET SECRETARIES ARE
HITTING THE ROAD TO SELL
PRESIDENT BIDEN'S AGENDA, AS
WELL.
60 MILES AWAY FROM PRESIDENT
BIDEN'S EVENT IN ROME, GEORGIA,
FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMP PAINTED A
DARK PICTURE OF AMERICA CALLING
THE PRESS CRIMINALS AND MOCKING
PRESIDENT BIDEN FOR HAVING A
STUTTER.
>> TWO NIGHTS AGO WE ALL HEARD
CROOKED JOE'S ANGRY DARK,
HATE-FILLED RANT OF A STATE OF
THE UNION ADDRESS.
WASN'T IT -- DIDN'T IT BRING US
TOGETHER -- I'M GOING TO BRING
THE COUNTRY -- TOGETHER.
I'M GOING TO BRING IT TOGETHER.
EVERYTHING JOE BIDEN TOUCHES
TURNS TO [ BLEEP ].
EVERYTHING.
>> AND JOINING ME NOW IS
DEMOCRATIC SENATOR RAPHAEL
WARNOCK ON GEORGIA WHO
CAMPAIGNED WITH THE PRESIDENT
SATURDAY IN ATLANTA.
SENATOR WARNOCK, WELCOME BACK TO
"MEET THE PRESS."
>> GOOD MORNING, HAPPY SUNDAY
MORNING TO YOU.
>> HAPPY SUNDAY MORNING TO YOU.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING
HERE.
WELL, YOU JUST HEARD WHAT FORMER
PRESIDENT TRUMP HAD TO SAY ABOUT
PRESIDENT BIDEN, AN INDICATION
THAT THIS CAMPAIGN IS ALREADY
SHAPING UP TO BE A BRUTAL ONE.
HOW SHOULD PRESIDENT BIDEN
RESPOND TO THOSE TYPES OF
ATTACKS, SENATOR?
>> WELL, SADLY, IF I WERE TO ASK
YOU ARE YOU SURPRISED, IS
ANYBODY SURPRISED BY WHAT WE
HEARD COMING OUT OF THE MOUTH OF
THE FORMER PRESIDENT?
THE ANSWER IS NO.
THIS IS WHO DONALD TRUMP IS, AND
I HAVE TO TELL YOU AS THE FATHER
OF A 5-YEAR-OLD AND A 7-YEAR-OLD
IT'S TERRIBLE WHEN YOU HAVE TO
BLEEP THE WORDS FROM A FORMER
PRESIDENT.
JOE BIDEN IS TRY, TESTED AND
TRUE.
HE'S SEEN THIS NONSENSE BEFORE.
HE SAW IT AND EXPERIENCED IT THE
OTHER NIGHT WITH THE OTHER SIDE
HECKLING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE
PRESIDENT'S SPEECH, AND HE
PRESSED ON BECAUSE HE'S NOT
FOCUSED ON HIMSELF.
UNLIKE HIS CHALLENGER, HE'S NOT
FOCUSED ON WHAT THIS ELECTION
MEANS FOR HIM AS DONALD TRUMP
RUNS FROM THE JAILHOUSE.
HE'S FOCUSED ON WHAT THIS
ELECTION MEANS FOR THE AMERICAN
PEOPLE, THE PEOPLE OF GEORGIA
AND HE SPOKE WITH POWER THE
OTHER NIGHT ABOUT THE FUTURE.
>> LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR HOME
STATE NOW, GEORGIA.
PRESIDENT BIDEN WANTEDON IT NARR
IN 2020 BY 4,000 VOTES.
NOW POLLS SHOW HE'S TRAILING
FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMP.
YOU'RE NOT GOING TO BE ON THE
BALLOT THIS YEAR.
WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO DEMOCRATS
WHO SAY THEY ARE AFRAID THAT
GEORGIA IS OUT OF REACH?
>> I SAY SOLDIER ON.
AS SOMEONE WHO HAS HAD HIS NAME
ON THE BALLOT IN GEORGIA FIVE
TIMES IN THREE YEARS I KNOW A
LITTLE BIT ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS
TO RUN IN GEORGIA AND THE ROAD
TO THE WHITE HOUSE LEADS
STRAIGHT THROUGH GEORGIA.
HE WON BAY 12,000 VOTES OR LESS
THAN 12,000 VOTES, VOTES, BY THE
WAY, THE EX PRESIDENT TRIED TO
STEAL, BUT HE'S PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES AND GEORGIA'S
GOING TO SHOW UP IN A STRONG WAY
FOR JOE BIDEN.
>> LET ME ASK YOU ABOUT THIS
TWIST WE LEARNEDED ABOUT THIS
WEEK, NO LABELS IS REPORTEDLY
CONSIDERING GEORGIA'S FORMER
REPUBLICAN LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
JEFF DUNCAN TO POTENTIALLY LEAD
A UNITY TICKET.
HOW COULD THAT IMPACT THE
RESULTS OF GEORGIA?
COULD THAT MAKE IT ALL BUT
NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE FOR JOE BIDEN
TO WIN?
>> LISTEN, IT'S STILL RELATIVELY
EARLY IN THE CAMPAIGN SEASON,
AND I THINK THAT THE MORE WE
HEAR FROM THE DONALD TRUMP THAT
WE JUST HEARD FROM A LITTLE
WHILE AGO, THE CLEARER IT'S
GOING TO BE FOR PEOPLE THAT AT
THE END OF THE DAY THIS IS A
BINARY CHOICE, AND THE QUESTION
IS DO YOU WANT THE AMERICA OF
JANUARY 5th THAT SENT ITS FIRST
BLACK SENATOR FROM GEORGIA, ITS
FIRST JEWISH SENATOR FROM
GEORGIA TO THE UNITED STATES
SENATE OR DO YOU WANT THE
AMERICA OF JANUARY 6th PUSHED
FORWARD BY A PRESIDENT WHO
CONTINUES TO ADVANCE THE BIG LIE
ABOUT THE ELECTION AND BEHIND
THAT LIE IS THE LIE THAT THIS
NEW MULTI-RACIAL DEMOCRACY DOES
NOT GET TO DETERMINE THE FUTURE
OF THE COUNTRY?
HE'S LOOKING BACKWARD.
JOE BIDEN IS LOOKING FORWARD,
AND I THINK AT THE END OF THE
DAY THE PEOPLE OF GEORGIA WILL
SEE THAT CHOICE, THAT BINARY
CHOICE VERY CLEARLY AND THEY'LL
DO THE RIGHT THING FOR JOE BIDEN
AS THEY DID FOR ME.
>> BUT SENATOR, IF NO LABELS
WERE TO RUN A UNITY TICKET, ONE
THAT INCLUDED JEFF DUNCAN, COULD
THAT NOT SPOIL THE RACE FOR JOE
BIDEN?
YOU DON'T DENY THAT, DO YOU?
>> LISTEN, I THINK THAT THE
PEOPLE OF GEORGIA ARE, AT THE
END OF THE DAY, ASKING WHO IS IN
THE FIGHT FOR THEM?
AND AS I SAT THE OTHER NIGHT AND
LISTENED TO THE PRESIDENT'S
SPEECH I'LL TELL YOU, I SAID TO
MY COLLEAGUES I DON'T KNOW IF
THAT WAS JOE BIDEN OR JOE LEWIS
BECAUSE THE MAN CAME OUT
FIGHTING AND HE NEVER LET UP AND
HE'S NOT GOING TO LET UP BETWEEN
NOW AND NOVEMBER.
I THINK THE PEOPLE OF GEORGIA
WILL RECOGNIZE THAT WHEN IT CAME
TIME TO FORGIVE THE STUDENT DEBT
OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE JUST BEEN
MIRED DEBT, YOUNG PEOPLE WHO
HAVE HAD A MORTGAGE JUST TRYING
TO DEAL WITH THEIR FUTURE, THAT
JOE BIDEN, WITH ONE HAND BEHIND
HIS BACK, WITH THE REPUBLICANS
SUING HIM DID $238 BILLION
STUDENT DEBT RELIEF AND THE
MAN'S GOT RECEIPTS AND THE
PEOPLE OF GEORGIA WILL SHOW UP
FOR HIM IN NOVEMBER.
>> LET ME ASK YOU THIS, NEITHER
PRESIDENT BIDEN OR VICE
PRESIDENT HARRIS HAS COMMITTED
TO PRESIDENT BIDEN DEBATING MR.
TRUMP.
DO YOU THINK THE AMERICAN PEOPLE
DESERVE TO SEE THESE TWO
CANDIDATES DEBATE IN A GENERAL
ELECTION?
>> LISTEN, I THINK THE DEBATE IS
ALREADY UNDER WAY AND AGAIN,
THIS IS A BINARY CHOICE --
>> BUT SENATOR, SHOULD THEY
FORMALLY DEBATE.
YOU KNOW WHAT I'M ASKING,
SENATOR.
SHOULD THERE BE A FORMAL DEBATE
BETWEEN PRESIDENT BIDEN AND
FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMP.
>> I SUPPORT DEBATES, BUT I'M
NOT A PART OF THE PRESIDENT'S
CAMPAIGN.
I REPRESENT THE PEOPLE OF
GEORGIA AND THE UNITED STATES
SENATE, AND I THINK WE'RE GOING
TO HEAR A FIERCE ARGUMENT IN THE
MONTHS AHEAD AND THE CONTRAST
COULDN'T BE CLEARER.
>> LET'S TALK ABOUT THE WAR IN
THE MIDDLE EAST.
IN THE STATE OF THE UNION
ADDRESS PRESIDENT BIDEN
ANNOUNCED THE U.S. IS BUILDING A
PORT TO GET MORE HUMANITARIAN
AID INTO GAZA AND COULD TAKE AS
LONG AS 60 DAYS.
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS CALLED
IT A REAL DISTRACTION FROM THE
REAL PROBLEM AND ISRAEL'S
INDISCRIMINATE AND CAMPAIGN AND
PUNISHING SIEGE.
IS SENDING MORE AID ENOUGH,
SENATOR, WHEN INNOCENT CIVILIANS
ARE BEING KILLED AND ARE DYING
EVERY DAY?
>> LISTEN, WE HAVE GOT TO FIND
OUR WAY QUICKLY TO THE PATH THAT
LEADS TO PEACE.
THAT'S YET OTHER NIGHT ON THE
FLOOR OF THE UNITED STATES
SENATE I PUSHED FOR A CEASEFIRE.
I THINK THE PRESIDENT, I KNOW
THE PRESIDENT IS WORKING HARD TO
GET TO A CEASEFIRE.
MR. NETANYAHU HAS GOT TO
RECOGNIZE THAT WE'VE ALREADY
SEEN THE DEATHS OF SOME 30,000
PALESTINIANS, MANY OF THEM
INNOCENT WOMEN, MEN AND
CHILDREN.
YOU KNOW, I THINK ABOUT THIS,
NOT JUST AS A SENATOR, AND EVEN
NOT JUST AS A PASTOR, BUT AS A
FATHER.
LAST NIGHT AS I WAS PUTTING MY
OWN CHILDREN TO BED AND DEALING
WITH MY SON AS HE WAS DEALING
WITH AN INCESSANT COUGH I
THOUGHT ABOUT PARENTS IN GAZA.
IT'S A TERRIBLE THING AS A
PARENT WHEN YOUR KID IS SICK,
AND THERE I WAS JUST DEALING
WITH A COLD.
I THOUGHT ABOUT THE FACT THAT
THERE ARE PARENTS IN GAZA RIGHT
NOW WHO ARE DEALING WITH THE
ORDINARY CHALLENGES THAT
CHILDREN DEAL WITH WHO HAVE SEEN
AMPUTATIONS OF CHILDREN WITHOUT
ANESTHESIA, THERE ARE CHILDREN
WHO ARE WOUNDED WITH NO LIVING
WEAPONS -- NO LIVING RELATIVES,
AND SO WE'VE GOT TO FIND OUR WAY
TO PEACE QUICKLY WHILE AT THE
SAME TIME TRYING TO GET
HUMANITARIAN AID IN THERE AS
QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.
>> YOU TAKE ME TO MY NEXT POINT.
IN AN INTERVIEW WITH MSNBC'S
JONATHAN KAPART, PRESIDENT BIDEN
SAID HE WOULD NEVER LEAVE
ISRAEL.
DO YOU THINK THERE SHOULD BE A
RED LINE WHEN IT COMES TO
SUPPORTING ISRAEL?
>> I THINK THAT WE'VE GOT TO
CONTINUE TO LEAN ON MR.
NETANYAHU.
WE'VE GOT TO INSIST THAT THIS
CANNOT CONTINUE IN THIS WAY.
THE WAY A WAR IS CARRIED OUT IS
IMPORTANT.
>> BUT DO YOU HAVE A RED LINE,
SENATOR?
DO YOU HAVE A RED LINE?
IS THERE A RED LINE PARTICULARLY
WHEN IT COMES TO GOING INTO
RAFAH, FOR EXAMPLE?