Biden Takes His 'America Is Back' Message To The World In Munich Speech
Making the case for his plans to turn the page on former President Donald Trump's "America First" ethos, Biden declared: "America is back" to the virtual crowd at the Munich Security Conference — a who's who of global national security officials.
"The United States is determined — determined — to reengage with Europe," Biden said. He called the partnership between Europe and the United States "the cornerstone of all we hope to accomplish in the 21st century."
"We are in the midst of a fundamental debate about the future direction of our world. Between those who argue that — given all of the challenges we face, from the fourth industrial revolution to a global pandemic — autocracy is the best way forward and those who understand that democracy is essential to meeting those challenges," Biden said.
"Historians will examine and write about this moment. It's an inflection point. And I believe with every ounce of my being that democracy must prevail."