British Prime Minister Boris Johnson praised the work of Friday President Biden
Joe BidenDeath Toll Of Winter Weather Rises To At Least 40: AP On The Money: House Panel Spooks GameStop, Robinhood | Manchin meets wage advocates | Yellen says to be big, says GOP awaits Top political donor sentenced to 12 years in prison for illegal campaign contributions MORE in his first few weeks at the White House, noting that America is back “as the leader of the free world” to help unify the West.
“As you’ve seen and heard before, America is unconditionally back as the leader of the free world and that’s fantastic,” Johnson told the Munich Security Conference, referring to a speech Biden delivered earlier today.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson: “America is back unconditionally as the leader of the free world and that is fantastic.” pic.twitter.com/zgcvNZJhTt
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During his virtual appearance at a session of the Munich Security Conference, Biden emphasized US support for the transatlantic alliance and pledged to work together to address the mutual challenges.
“I am sending a clear message to the world: America is back. The transatlantic alliance is back and we’re not looking back. We look forward to it together, ”said Biden.
Biden’s message marked a clear departure from his predecessor’s “America first” approach to foreign policy President Trump
Donald Trump Thune: Trump allies participating in ‘cancel culture’ by punishing senators who voted to condemn the Biden administration, open to resuming nuclear talks with Iran Trump-McConnell divide divides GOP donors MORE established during his four years in office. Some of the measures taken as part of that approach also caused conflict with European countries.
“The gloom has been exaggerated,” said Johnson. “And we are turning a corner and the countries we call the West are teaming up and re-combining their formidable strength and expertise.”