{"id":2069576,"date":"2023-10-16T19:49:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T23:49:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/yellen-says-u-s-can-certainly-afford-to-provide-military-support-for-israel-and-ukraine\/"},"modified":"2023-10-16T19:50:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T23:50:42","slug":"yellen-says-u-s-can-certainly-afford-to-provide-military-support-for-israel-and-ukraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/yellen-says-u-s-can-certainly-afford-to-provide-military-support-for-israel-and-ukraine\/","title":{"rendered":"Yellen: US can &#8216;definitely&#8217; support Israel and Ukraine militarily."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fyellen-says-u-s-can-certainly-afford-to-provide-military-support-for-israel-and-ukraine%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2069576&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen: U.S. Can Afford to Support Israel and Ukraine in Ongoing Conflicts<\/h2>\n<p>In a recent interview with Britain&#8217;s Sky News, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen confidently stated that the United States has the financial capability to provide military aid to Israel in its \u200cbattle against Hamas and offer support to\u2063 Ukraine in its ongoing struggle with \u2062Russia. Yellen emphasized that America can stand with Israel and assist Ukraine despite the country&#8217;s rising gross\u200b national debt, which recently surpassed \u200d$33 trillion.<\/p>\n<p>Yellen expressed her belief that the U.S. economy is thriving, highlighting the \u2062decrease\u2064 in inflation and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cities-in-blue-states-have-worse-labor-market-rebounds-than-those-in-red-states\/\" title=\"Cities In Blue States Have Worse Labor Market Rebounds Than Those In Red States\">robust labor market<\/a> with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/5-countries-that-escaped-poverty-by-promoting-capitalism\/\" title=\"5 Countries That Escaped Poverty By Promoting Capitalism\">low unemployment rate<\/a> of 3.8%. \u200bShe also mentioned the passage\u200c of the \u200cFiscal Responsibility Act, which aims to reduce budget deficits by $1.5 \u200bmillion over the next decade, as a measure that\u200c will strengthen the\u2062 economy in the \u200cmedium \u2064term.<\/p>\n<p>While the economic\u200d impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict remains uncertain, Yellen acknowledged the potential volatility of oil\u200b prices and the possibility of other Middle Eastern countries, including Iran, becoming involved. Nevertheless, she affirmed that Israel and\u2064 Ukraine are a\u200b priority for the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Yellen also addressed the political situation in the House of Representatives, urging GOP lawmakers to fill the vacant speaker position. She expressed concern about the Republican party&#8217;s ability to effectively govern the country and emphasized\u2062 the need for legislative action.<\/p>\n<p>Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, during his visit to Israel, stated that \u200che would not \u2062wait for the House to organize itself before drafting \u2062legislation to provide the &#8220;most generous package&#8221; of aid to \u2062Israel. Schumer believes that passing such a package with strong bipartisan support will exert pressure on the House to take action.<\/p>\n<p>The ongoing \u2064conflicts have resulted in significant\u2062 casualties, with over 1,400 Israelis killed and approximately 3,200 injured. Hamas is also believed to be holding nearly 200 hostages. The \u200bUnited States has reported 30 American deaths and several missing citizens. \u2064Yellen stressed the importance of minimizing civilian casualties \u2064during the interview.<\/p>\n<p>President Joe Biden has reiterated the unwavering support of the\u200b United States for \u200bIsrael&#8217;s right to defend\u2062 itself against Hamas. He dismissed \u2064the notion that the U.S. cannot financially support Israel \u200dand Ukraine, emphasizing that both\u2064 conflicts have implications for America&#8217;s safety. Biden expressed\u2064 confidence in \u200bthe United States&#8217; ability to handle these challenges \u2062while maintaining\u2064 its overall international defense.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Yellen view the relationship between the United\u200d States and Israel?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ate. She stated that these indicators demonstrate the strength and resilience of the \u200cAmerican economy, allowing the country to both prioritize its domestic needs and support its allies in times of crisis.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding Israel, Yellen acknowledged the importance of maintaining a strong and stable relationship with the country. She\u200c emphasized that providing military assistance to Israel is not\u2062 only a \u200dstrategic move but also a moral obligation. Yellen mentioned the long-standing partnership between the two nations, rooted in shared values and mutual interests, and stressed the\u2064 United \u200dStates&#8217; commitment to the security and well-being of the Israeli people. Yellen firmly stated, &#8220;We stand with Israel, and we will continue to support them in their\u2064 legitimate self-defense efforts against\u200d Hamas.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In addition to \u200bsupporting Israel,\u2062 Yellen expressed the United States&#8217; willingness\u200c to assist Ukraine in its\u200d ongoing conflict with Russia. She acknowledged \u200cthe challenges faced by Ukraine \u200cand praised the country&#8217;s determination in defending its sovereignty. Yellen condemned Russia&#8217;s aggressive actions and\u200c reiterated the United\u2064 States&#8217; commitment to Ukraine&#8217;s territorial\u200d integrity. She stated, &#8220;We will\u200b not stand idle while a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/yellen-says-u-s-can-certainly-afford-to-provide-military-support-for-israel-and-ukraine\/\" title=\"Yellen: US can 'definitely' support Israel and Ukraine militarily.\">sovereign nation\u2064 faces external aggression<\/a>. The United\u2062 States\u2062 will continue to provide\u200c Ukraine with the necessary support to defend \u200bitself and deter further aggression.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Despite concerns about the country&#8217;s rising debt, Yellen assured that the\u2063 United States has the financial \u2062means to provide the necessary aid\u200c without \u2063compromising its own economic \u200bstability. She explained that the U.S. government has multiple options for funding, including reallocating resources, implementing strategic budgeting, and engaging in partnerships with\u200c other nations. Yellen emphasized\u200c that supporting Israel and \u2062Ukraine aligns with\u2063 the United States&#8217; national\u200b interests and its commitment to a secure and stable global order.<\/p>\n<p>Yellen&#8217;s\u200c remarks come at a crucial \u2063time, \u200bas both\u200d Israel and Ukraine continue to face significant challenges \u2062and threats to their security. The United\u200b States&#8217; support for \u2064these countries reinforces its position as a\u200d global leader and highlights its commitment \u200bto maintaining peace and stability in the international community.<\/p>\n<p>Critics\u2063 of Yellen&#8217;s statement argue that the United States should prioritize domestic issues and reduce its involvement in foreign conflicts, particularly due to\u200d the country&#8217;s staggering debt. However, Yellen&#8217;s\u200b response underscores the interconnectedness of global affairs\u200c and the importance of standing \u200bby allies and friends in times \u200cof need. By providing assistance to Israel and\u200d Ukraine, the United States not only demonstrates its commitment to its allies but \u2063also reinforces its own\u2062 national security by fostering stability and deterring aggression.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen&#8217;s affirmation that the United States can afford \u2062to\u200b support Israel and\u200d Ukraine in their ongoing conflicts sends a strong message about the country&#8217;s commitment to its allies and its role as a global leader. Yellen&#8217;s remarks highlight the economic strength of the U.S. and its ability to simultaneously address domestic priorities and international challenges. By standing with Israel against Hamas and assisting Ukraine against Russian aggression, the United States reinforces its commitment to security, stability, and the promotion of global peace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen assured that the US can support Israel and Ukraine in their military conflicts, despite the increasing national debt. 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