Second, we launched unprecedented cooperation on cybersecurity.

Time and again, our nation and our world found a way forward. But make no mistake: It didn’t happen by accident.

I’m proud that we, the United States, have committed $215 million to complete the detox remediation, as well as—as we have many more things to do as well.

And I want to note this was made possible through our CHIPS and Science Act here at home.

Since then, I’ve been very proud of the progress we’ve made.

Finally, we continue our pathbreaking work to heal the wounds of war.

Today, we show the Ukrainians you’re not alone. You’re not alone in this fight. You’re not alone in the reconstruction that comes after.

For 944 days, Putin has waged his vicious onslaught against Ukraine.

With this declaration, over 30 countries and the European Union have made important commitments.

One year ago, in Hanoi, we began a new era of relations with Vietnam and the United States, and we elevated our partnership to the highest level as possible.

But my message to you tonight is this: We must never, ever, ever bow, bend, yield, or give up.

I’ve seen war criminals and dictators face justice and accountability for human rights violations.

He looked at me; he said, 'Can you define America for me?'... I said, 'Yes. In one word: possibilities—possibilities.'

I’ve seen the Berlin Wall come down. I’ve seen apartheid end.

I was first elected to the United States Senate when I was 29 years old, 280 years ago. (Laughter.)

In just under four years, the economy has created nearly 16 million jobs—the most ever in a single presidential term.

We can do this. We really can. And we owe it to our children. And, quite frankly, we owe it to lead the world.

In just two years since the Inflation Reduction Act, we’ve created more than 330,000 clean energy jobs.

We’ve quadrupled the development of electric vehicles since I took office.

All this historic climate change is in stark contrast to my predecessor. He says he’d repeal the Inflation Reduction Act.

The Inflation Reduction Act lowers energy costs for families with rebates and tax credits to install rooftop solar and energy-efficient appliances.

Now is the time. Let me close with this. Four years though, we’ve gone from historic crisis to historic progress.

I wrote and signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act, the most significant climate law ever passed in the history of the world.

The United States has reasserted America’s position as a global leader in climate.

There are more than 14 gigafactories opening or under construction to make advanced batteries here in America and more to come.