Biden: US defense commitment to Philippines 'ironclad'

Washington’s defense commitment to Manila is 'ironclad', President Biden said as he criticized Beijing’s actions in the West Philippine Sea.

MANILA — Washington’s defense commitment to Manila is “ironclad”, US President Joe Biden said Wednesday as he criticized Beijing’s actions in the West Philippine Sea.

"I want to be very clear. The United States defense commitment to the Philippines is ironclad," Biden said, repeating the last phrase for emphasis. Watch more News on iWantTFC Beijing claims almost the entire South China Sea, including parts of the Philippine exclusive economic zone, and has ignored a 2016 international ruling that its assertion has no legal basis.

After a lavish ceremony on the White House lawn featuring a marching band and nearly 4,000 flag-waving guests, Biden said the two countries' bond was an "anchor to peace and prosperity" around the globe.

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