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Kamala Harris promotes U.S. Leadership in the World at Munich Security Conference

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Kamala Harris said Washington’s commitment to NATO remains « ironclad » at the 60th edition of the Munich Security Conference. Russia’s war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war also dominated the agenda.

US Vice President Kamala Harris has reassured allies that Washington would continue to take a leading role in global security.

« In these unsettled times, it is clear America cannot retreat, » she told the Munich Security Conference.

Her address comes after former US President Donald Trump questioned the value of the NATO military alliance, and recently suggested that he would encourage Russia to attack allies who fail to pay enough for defense.

« I know that there are questions here in Europe and around the world, about the future of America’s role of global leadership, » Harris said.

But she said it is in Washington’s interest to fulfill its « long standing role of global leadership » and described her and Joe Biden’s commitment to NATO as « sacred » and « ironclad. »

« Our leadership keeps our homeland safe, supports American jobs, secures supply chains, and opens new markets for American goods, » Harris added.

« And I firmly believe our commitment to build and sustain alliances has helped America become the most powerful and prosperous country in the world. »

(source: dw.com)