Hoyer Statement on President Trump's National Security Strategy Address
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For Immediate Release:
December 18, 2017
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WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after President Trump gave a speech outlining his National Security Strategy:
“The National Security Strategy announced by President Trump today highlights the disconnect between this Administration’s rhetoric and the reality of his presidency. While the President talks about making America safer, he consistently undermines that effort – whether by refusing to acknowledge Russia’s interference in our election and the national security danger it poses; recklessly threatening war with North Korea; cozying up to China’s autocratic regime; wavering on our collective defense commitment through NATO; insulting key allies; or hollowing out the State Department.
“The President’s strategy claims that there have been ‘11 months of Presidential action to restore respect for the United States abroad and renew American confidence at home’ – neither of which are true. Under President Trump, our nation’s image has been eroded around the globe, and a less respected America is a weaker America. If this President is in any way serious about national security, he should start by embracing the basic tenets of American leadership: uniting rather than dividing, and defending our democratic ideals abroad and at home.”
“The National Security Strategy announced by President Trump today highlights the disconnect between this Administration’s rhetoric and the reality of his presidency. While the President talks about making America safer, he consistently undermines that effort – whether by refusing to acknowledge Russia’s interference in our election and the national security danger it poses; recklessly threatening war with North Korea; cozying up to China’s autocratic regime; wavering on our collective defense commitment through NATO; insulting key allies; or hollowing out the State Department.
“The President’s strategy claims that there have been ‘11 months of Presidential action to restore respect for the United States abroad and renew American confidence at home’ – neither of which are true. Under President Trump, our nation’s image has been eroded around the globe, and a less respected America is a weaker America. If this President is in any way serious about national security, he should start by embracing the basic tenets of American leadership: uniting rather than dividing, and defending our democratic ideals abroad and at home.”