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Biden participates in campaign fundraisers
President Biden called Japan and India "xenophobic" countries that do not welcome immigrants, and he tried to explain the economic situation of rival Russia by grouping Japan and India into categories with Russia and contrasting them with U.S. immigration policies.
Biden made the remarks at a campaign fundraiser on Wednesday (May 1) night. Three weeks ago, Biden welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on an official visit to the United States at a lavish dinner at the White House, and the two leaders celebrated what Biden declared an "unbreakable alliance" between the United States and Japan, particularly on global security issues.
Last summer, the White House welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the United States with an equally pompous ceremony.
Japan is an important ally of the United States. India, one of the world's fastest-growing economies, remains an important partner in the Indo-Pacific region, despite differences with the United States over human rights.
Speaking at the hotel campaign fundraiser, which was primarily aimed at Asian-American donors, Biden said the election was about "freedom, America and democracy" and that the U.S. economy was booming "because of you and many others."
"Why? Because we welcome immigrants," Biden said. Listen to me and think about it. Why is Japan in trouble? Why is Russia in trouble? Why is India in trouble? Because they are xenophobic, they don't want to immigrate. "
Biden welcomed Kishida's visit to the United States
Biden added: "Immigration is what makes us great. I'm not kidding. This is not an exaggeration, as we have a large influx of workers who want to contribute to the United States. "
Neither the governments of Japan nor India reacted immediately to this. White House national security spokesman John Kirby said Biden was simply offering a broader view of the U.S. approach to immigration.
Asked about Biden's "xenophobic" remarks Thursday morning, Bryant said, "Our allies and partners understand in a tangible way how President Biden values them, their friendships, their cooperation, and their ability to bring to the table on a range of issues that is not just about security." They understand that he attaches great importance to the idea of alliances and partnerships in a very comprehensive manner. "
Biden's remarks come at the start of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, where Senator Tammy Duckworth, a Illinois Democrat who is one of two Asian-American senators, introduced Biden at a fundraiser, as the national co-chair of Biden's re-election campaign committee.
Modi's visit to the United States
Japan has recognized the problem of its shrinking population, with the number of babies born in Japan falling for the eighth consecutive year in 2023, according to data released in February. Japanese Prime Minister Kishida has called the low birth rate "the biggest crisis facing Japan," and Japan has long been known for its closed-door policy on immigrants, despite the fact that the Kishida government has changed policies in recent years to make it easier for foreign workers to work in Japan.
At the same time, India has swelled to become the most populous country in the world. According to the United Nations, India's population is expected to reach 1.425 billion. It also has a younger population. Earlier this year, India enacted a new citizenship law that provides fast-track entry to Indian citizenship for Hindus, Parsis, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and Christians who have fled to India from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, but excludes Muslims, who are the majority in all three countries. This is the first time that India has set religious standards for citizenship.
President Joe Biden calls Japan and India 'xenophobic' nations that do not welcome immigrants. By SEUNG MIN KIM on Associated Press, May 2, 2024.
President Joe Biden has called Japan and India “xenophobic” countries that do not welcome immigrants, lumping the adversary Russia as he tried to explain their economic circumstances and contrasted the three with the U.S. on immigration.
The remarks, at a campaign fundraising event Wednesday evening, came just three weeks after the White House hosted Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a lavish official visit, during which the two leaders celebrated what Biden called an “unbreakable alliance,” particularly on global security matters.
The White House welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi for a state visit last summer.
Japan is a critical U.S. ally. And India, one of the world's fastest-growing economies, is a vital partner in the Indo-Pacific despite differences on human rights.
At a hotel fundraiser where the donor audience was largely Asian American, Biden said the upcoming U.S. election was about “freedom, America and democracy” and that the nation's economy was thriving “because of you and many others.”
“Why? Because we welcome immigrants,” Biden said. “Look, think about it. Why is Japan having trouble? Why is Russia? Why is India? Because they’re xenophobic. They don’t want immigrants.”
The president added: “Immigrants are what makes us strong. Not a joke. That’s not hyperbole, because we have an influx of workers who want to be here and want to contribute.”
There was no immediate reaction from either the Japanese or Indian governments. White House national security spokesman John Kirby said Biden was making a broader point about the U.S. posture on immigration.
“Our allies and partners know well in tangible ways how President Biden values them, their friendship, their cooperation and the capabilities that they bring across the spectrum on a range of issues, not just security related,” Kirby said Thursday morning when asked about Biden's “xenophobic” remarks. “They understand how much he completely and utterly values the idea of alliances and partnerships.”
Biden’s comments came at the start of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and he was introduced at the fundraiser by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., one of two senators of Asian American descent. She is a national co-chair for his reelection campaign.
Japan has acknowledged issues with its shrinking population, and the number of babies born in the country in 2023 fell for the eighth straight year, according to data released in February. Kishida has called the low birth rate in Japan “the biggest crisis Japan faces” and the country has long been known for a more closed-door stance on immigration, although Kishida’s government has, in recent years, shifted its policies to make it easier for foreign workers to come to Japan.
Meanwhile, India’s population has swelled to become the world’s largest, with the United Nations saying it was on track to reach 1.425 billion. Its population also skews younger. Earlier this year, India enacted a new citizenship law that fast-tracks naturalization for Hindus, Parsis, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and Christians who fled to India from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan. But it excludes Muslims, who are a majority in all three nations. It's the first time that India has set religious criteria for citizenship.