(Annapolis Comprehensive) U.S. President Biden pointed out that Russian President Putin's attempts to split Europe by invading Ukraine are counterproductive, but now the entire Europe "NATO".
Bayon pointed out in Annapolis to a graduate of 1,200 naval colleges on Friday that they joined the army when they faced many challenges around the world. When they graduated, they "not only a turning point in American history,It is also a turning point in the history of the world. "The responsibilities they have to shoulder include assisting in" maintaining stability in uncertain worlds "and" protecting the security of the American people. "
He told these naval graduates that they will be "representatives and defenders of American democracy" because the free society is being threatened by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's maritime expansion.
Bynden pointed out that Putin's attempt to differentiate the NATO allies has failed."He not only tried to capture Ukraine, he actually tried to destroy the cultural and identity of the Ukraine people. He attacked schools, nurses, hospitals, and museums. He had no other purpose except to eliminate a culture."
Biden said that Putin originally wanted to "Finland" as a whole to make Europe a neutrality. Unexpectedly, it was not expected that the Finland and Sweden, which maintained military neutrality for many years, decided to invest in NATO's embrace, prompting the entire European "NATO"Essence
Biden, who has just ended the Asian trip, said that the Indian Pacific Maritime Theater will become the "cutting -edge" of the United States to respond to local natural disasters and humanitarian disasters.
He told the graduates of the Naval Academy that although they will learn the most advanced aircraft, work on the most advanced ships, and use new technologies, "the most powerful tool you will use is our unparalleled incomparable.Global Allied Network and our partnerships are strong. "
He said: "You will defend the norms of navigation, ensure the freedom and opening up in the Indo -Pacific region in the future, ensure the freedom of navigation in the South China Sea and other regions, and ensure that the maritime waterway is safe and open."
Bynden pointed out: "These long -term maritime principles are the cornerstone of global economy and stability ... You will assist in linked the United States in Europe and Indo -Pacific allies together."
Biden also paid tribute to the former Republican Senator McCain, who was buried in Annapolis.He said: "When you come here, I can't help but think of John (McCain), and how important the Naval Academy is to him."
McCain graduated from the Navy Academy and died of cancer in 2018.He and the Democratic Biden often competed because of the differences in policy, but the two cherished each other and kept maintaining a friend relationship.
