 At the same time, he delivered detailed responses on issues such as the Israel-Gaza conflict and the need for Western countries to produce more military weaponry to counter Russia and China. At least three more House Democrats called on President Biden to withdraw from the presidential race after the solo news conference, his first in months following the NATO summit. In a statement, Connecticut Congress Jim Himes praised Biden as a remarkable leader of unparalleled public service, but said it's time to go.