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Senator Chris Coons, an ally of President Biden, opposes the halt of US weapons transfers to Israel, citing a heightened risk of attack by Iran or its proxies following an Israeli missile strike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza. This comes in response to a call by House members to withhold arms transfers pending a full investigation into the incident.
Democratic Sen. Chris Coons defends President Joe Biden against criticism of memory gaffes, arguing that they are insignificant compared to Biden's accomplishments and the actions of his opponents. Coons dismisses concerns about Biden's age and focuses on Biden's policy achievements while shifting blame to Donald Trump and Republicans. He deflects questions about Biden's potential one-term presidency, emphasizing Biden's ability to defeat Trump in the 2020 election.
Senator Chris Coons, a Democrat from Delaware, expressed his likely support for the ongoing talks on changing border security funding and policy, including raising the credible fear standard on asylum and expanding detention and deportation efforts. He emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression and highlighted other aspects of the funding package that he strongly supports, such as interdicting fentanyl, strengthening border security, and providing humanitarian relief. Coons defended the proposed changes to asylum policy, arguing that they are necessary to address the border security crisis while reflecting American values. He also discussed the challenges in the US-Israel relationship and the need for a two-state solution.