Joe Biden’s Statement About Finland and Sweden
Joe Biden said in his statement that they welcomed and supported Sweden and Finland's application for NATO membership.
Joe Biden’s Statement About Finland and Sweden. The 46
th US President Joe Biden made a written statement regarding the NATO membership of Sweden and Finland. Biden stated that they welcome and support the membership of both countries.
The statement in question, "We strongly support and welcome Finland and Sweden's application for NATO membership. I’m also looking forward to working with the US Congress and our NATO allies to quickly incorporate Finland and Sweden into the strongest defense alliance in history.”
Stronger NATO
Biden continued his statement, underlining that with the membership of the two countries, NATO will become even stronger:
"While evaluating NATO memberships, the United States will continue to work with Finland and Sweden to stand firm against threats to our common security and to repulse attacks."