'I believe in America': Fired-up Biden uses State of the Union to skewer GOP

Biden addressed the "gut-wrenching" months since the Oct. 7 attack in Israel and expressed sympathy for the Israeli, Palestinian and Americans affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

"I know the last five months have been gut-wrenching for so many people, for the Israeli people, the Palestinian people, and so many here in America," Biden said.

Biden referred to Oct. 7 as "The deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust" and addressed the those who endured sexual violence during the attack.

"This crisis began on Oct. 7 with a massacre by the terrorist group Hamas," Biden said. "1,200 innocent people women and girls men and boys slaughtered, many enduring sexual violence."

Biden called out the families of the American hostages who are in attendance Thursday.

"I pledge to all the families that we will not rest until we bring their loved ones home."

Biden repeated his calls for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict amid fierce fighting in the Gaza Strip, which was sparked by the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas and other groups.

"As we look to the future, the only real solution is a two-state solution. I say this as a lifelong supporter of Israel and the only American president to visit Israel in wartime. There is no other path that guarantees Israel’s security and democracy. There is no other path that guarantees Palestinians can live with peace and dignity," he said.

The president did, though, push Israel to allow more aid to enter the Gaza Strip.

"Israel must allow more aid into Gaza and ensure that humanitarian workers aren’t caught in the crossfire. To the leadership of Israel, I say this: humanitarian assistance cannot be a secondary consideration or a bargaining chip. Protecting and saving innocent lives has to be a priority," he said.

Late into Biden's remarks, a man was removed from the upper area of the House chamber after shouting out repeatedly.

The man appeared to be yelling about the Marines who were killed in the Abbey Gate bombing at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, during the U.S. withdrawal in 2021.

Biden's handling of the American exit was criticized by many at the time, though he has defended ending the protracted and divisive war.

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Father of Marine killed in 2021 interrupts Biden during State of the Union

During Biden's speech, Steven K. Nikoui could be heard yelling, "Abbey Gate."

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Biden departed from his prepared remarks while discussing his border policy after the name Laken Riley was called out, as some in the GOP have blamed the White House's handling of immigration for Riley's death.

The 22-year-old Georgia nursing student was killed last month -- allegedly by a Venezuelan migrant whom officials say was illegally in the U.S.

"Laken Riley! An innocent young woman who was killed by an illegal," Biden said while holding up a Laken Riley pin.

Addressing her parents, he said. "My heart goes out to you having lost children myself."

He said Republicans owe it to Americans to "get this bill done," referring to a Senate agreement to tighten immigration restrictions, which some conservatives say is insufficient to fix the problem.