Biden is taking his time to leave the Chamber, going around and shaking hands with anyone who wants to congratulate the president.

So what was in that address in terms of foreign policy? Not much we didn’t already expect.

Ukraine

He told Putin he would not walk away from Ukraine and took a swipe at Republicans who are blocking more aid. He said the US must stand up to Putin and that “history is watching”.

“If the United States walks away now, it will put Ukraine at risk, Europe at risk, the free world at risk, emboldening others who wish to do us harm,” he said.

“My message to President Putin is simple. We will not walk away. We will not bow down. I will not bow down.”

Israel-Hamas

Biden said Israel had a right to go after Hamas, and that the terrorist organisation could end the conflict by releasing the hostages and surrendering those responsible for October 7.

But he addressed the Israeli leadership directly, saying they also had to do their part, allow more aid into Gaza, ensure that humanitarian workers aren’t caught in the crossfire and not use humanitarian assistance as a bargaining chip.

“Protecting and saving innocent lives has to be a priority,” he said.

China

Biden said the US was standing up against China’s unfair economic practices and for “peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait”.

“I’ve revitalised our partnerships and alliances in the Pacific, I’ve made sure that the most advanced American technologies can’t be used in China’s weapons,” he said.

“Frankly, for all his tough talk on China, it never occurred to my predecessor to do that.

“We want competition with China, but not conflict.”