In a recent address, US President Joe Biden made notable remarks regarding immigration, labeling certain nations, including India, Japan, Russia, and China, as "xenophobic." Biden highlighted the significance of immigration to the United States, contrasting it with what he perceives as restrictive policies in these countries.
Addressing supporters at a fundraising event, Biden emphasized "This election is about freedom, America and democracy. That's why I badly need you. You know, one of the reasons why our economy is growing is because of you and many others. Why? Because we welcome immigrants,”
"We look to — the reason — look, think about it. Why is China stalling so badly economically? Why is Japan having trouble? Why is Russia? Why is India? Because they're xenophobic. They don't want immigrants,” Biden, the presumptive candidate of the Democratic Party, said.
"Immigrants are what makes us strong. Not a joke. That's not hyperbole, because we have an influx of workers who want to be here and want to contribute," the president said at the Democratic Party fundraiser.
Biden's remarks come amidst his engagements with key allies such as India and Japan within the QUAD framework, a strategic security dialogue also involving the US and Australia. Notably, Biden has previously hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for official visits, emphasizing the importance of diplomatic relations with these nations.
However, Biden's stance on immigration has drawn criticism, particularly from opponents and the Republican Party, amidst concerns over illegal immigration into the United States. With the presidential election approaching, immigration remains a contentious issue, with Biden set to face former president Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican candidate.
The upcoming Republican National Convention and Democratic National Convention will formalize the nominations of the respective candidates, setting the stage for a heated debate on immigration and other key issues leading up to the November election.
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