Vice-president addresses graduating cadets at elite US military academy and warns of threats of Russian and Chinese aggression
on Saturday became the first woman at West Point’s 221-year history to deliver a commencement speech.
“Cadets, global security and global prosperity depend on the leadership of the United States of America. And a strong America remains indispensable to the world,” said Harris. “And it is this pillar of our strength where you, cadets, have dedicated yourself to lead,” she added. The US vice-president also cited dictatorships across the world, saying that autocrats have become bolder and that the threat of terrorism persists. She also made mentions of the climate crisis, saying that it “continues to disrupt lives and livelihood”.
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