Biden paid tribute to Iti Chen, who fell on October 7: "Tragic loss, me and my wife are broken" In his words, he addressed the families of the abductees: "We will not stop until your loved ones return home" In Vidat: Biden is optimistic about the chances of a hostage deal - "It's going to happen, hang in there"/PBS US President Joe Biden pays tribute to Sergeant Itai Chen who was announced today (Tuesday) as an IDF veteran.