British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday praised the work of President BidenJoe Biden: Winter death toll rises to at least 40: AP On The Money: House panels soar over GameStop, Robinhood | Manchin meets with wage advocates Yellen says that being big, the Republican Party says it keeps the top political donor sentenced to 12 years in prison for illegal contributions to the campaign MORE in his early weeks in the White House, noting that America has returned “as the leader of the free world” to help unite the West.
“As you have seen and heard above, America is returning unreservedly as the leader of the free world and that is fantastic,” Johnson told the Munich Security Conference, referring to a speech Biden delivered earlier in the day.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson: “America is back without any reservations as the leader of the free world and that’s 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 meet mutual challenges.
“I am sending a clear message to the world, America is back. The transatlantic alliance is back and we don’t look back. We’re looking forward together, ”Biden said.
Biden’s message marked a clear departure from the “first American” approach to foreign policy than its predecessor. President TrumpDonald TrumpThune: Trump’s allies are involved in the “cancellation of culture” by punishing senators who voted to condemn the open Biden administration to restart nuclear talks with Iran. The Trump-McConnell split divides GOP MORE donors enacted during his four-year term. Some of the measures taken under this approach also provoked conflicts with European countries.
“The penumbra has been exaggerated,” Johnson said. “And we’re turning the corner and the countries we call the West are coming together and once again combining their formidable strength and experience.”