Hosting Ireland's prime minister, Biden celebrates his Irish roots (as he likes to do)
With St. Patrick’s Day coming up this weekend, President Joe Biden is dwelling on one of his favorite subjects: Ireland
By JOSH BOAK and WILL WEISSERT
Published - Mar 15, 2024, 02:30 PM ET
Last Updated - Mar 15, 2024, 02:30 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — With St. Patrick's Day this weekend, President Joe Biden got to dwell Friday on one of his favorite subjects: Ireland.
“May the hinge of our friendship never grow rusty,” Biden said to the Irish prime minister.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., hosted the president and Varadkar for the annual “Friends of Ireland Luncheon” at the Capitol. Johnson introduced the president as “America's most famous Irishman.” Biden used the event to push for foreign aid to support Ukraine as it fights against Russia and Israel as well as provide humanitarian assistance to people in Gaza.
