Secretary of State Antony Blinken responded to demonstrations on campus by saying that” we listen to the American people and we’re supposed to both represent them and represent their opinions” during a part of an appointment with CNN , National Security Correspondent Kylie Atwood, which was aired on Friday during CNN International’s” One World.” Therefore, we take all of this into profile”. The administration wo n’t stop shipping weapons to Israel, and it also prioritizes America’s best interests.
Atwood asked,” When we look at these demonstrators, you said before that protests in the United States are a cornerstone of democracy, but did these protests at all affect the plan of the Biden management”?
Blinken answered,” In our politics too, of course, we listen to the American people and we’re supposed to both represent them and represent their opinions. Thus, we take all of this into consideration. But, suddenly, it’s crucial that –”.
After that, Atwood paused and said,” So you might want to stop shipping weapons to Israel.” Because that’s what they’re calling for”.
Blinken responded,” No. We’re focused on what is best in the interests of the United States, and how do we best portray both our beliefs and our passions across the board in our international policy, whether that’s with Israel or anyone else?
Blinken claimed in another interview that some protesters are racist, while others are simply Middle Eastern-related.
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