Biden tells world leaders 'the transatlantic alliance is back'
Feb 19, 2021
President Biden addressed world leaders as part of the Munich Security Conference on Friday, assuring them that "the transatlantic alliance is back" while stressing the need to defend democracy around the world.
From the start of his speech, Biden made clear he hoped to send "a clear message to the world" that "America is back" and "the transatlantic alliance is back," affirming the United States is "fully committed to our NATO alliance." He sought to contrast his administration's foreign policy agenda with that of former President Donald Trump.
"I know the past few years have strained and tested our transatlantic relationship," Biden said.
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