Today marks the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe. It is a moment to reflect and give thanks to the heroes who defeated fascism and liberated the continent of my birth. #VEDay75
We are the recipients of a precious gift from these heroes whose consciences could not accept the theft of liberty, or the reality of aggression and genocide. If we are to be true to their legacy today, we must never forget why WWII was fought and how it was won.
We must never allow our differences to interfere with the values we share. We must dedicate ourselves to the principle that every individual counts. And we must be willing to uphold that principle by defending democratic institutions and ideals throughout the world.
Above all, we in the United States need to remember that our fate is inseparable from the rest of the world. 75 yrs ago, there wasn’t a shred of doubt about how vital American leadership can be. Today, we must return to our rightful place as a champion of democratic values.
