Joe Biden responds to Trump and Putin's press conference:
Copied from Joe Biden's Facebook Page:
This week, the President had the opportunity to assure our closest allies that America stands with them as we have for over 70 years. He could have rightly taken pride in increased defense spending among NATO allies since the Wales Summit in 2014, and the Alliance's firm resolve to counter threats to our collective security. Instead he insulted our friends and made common cause with our adversaries.
Today our President had the chance to confront an adversary who has attacked — and continues to attack — our democracy and our allies. He could have stood up for American interests and values. He chose not to.
Instead, he embraced our number one adversary, blamed America rather than Russian aggression for the deterioration in our bilateral relations, trashed his own justice department, and put Putin’s word above that of our own intelligence community whose leaders he appointed.
Attacking the values that make our democracy strong — including strong institutions, the rule of law, a free press and fair elections — does not help us lead abroad. Flattering dictators will not advance American interests. It makes us less safe.
Today’s press conference was beneath the dignity of the Office of the President. The President's words do not reflect what Americans think and who we are. Congress and the American people must speak out to make it clear that we believe in democracy over dictatorship, that we support our allies and not those who seek to weaken us, and that we will defend our freedom when it is attacked.
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