Key takeaways:
- Vice President Kamala Harris has responded to comments made by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis about Russia’s war in Ukraine.
- Harris emphasized the importance of standing up for the values of democracy and freedom, and for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other nations.
- Harris’ remarks demonstrate the Biden administration’s commitment to standing up for the values of democracy and freedom, and for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other nations.
Vice President Kamala Harris has responded to comments made by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis about Russia’s war in Ukraine. During an appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on Wednesday night, Harris was asked to comment on DeSantis’ remarks to Fox News host Tucker Carlson, in which he called Russia’s war in Ukraine a “territorial dispute” and said that defending Ukraine isn’t a “vital” national interest for the U.S.
Harris began her response by pointing to the meetings she has had with “over 100” world leaders — including presidents, prime ministers, chancellors and kings — as vice president. She said that these experiences have given her an understanding of the importance of international rules and norms, as well as the need for the United States to stand firm against any nation that would try to take another nation by force.
When asked by Colbert what she makes of DeSantis’ stance that it’s not in America’s interest to offer Ukrainians aid “against an invading power,” Harris responded that the U.S. must always stand up for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other nations. She said that the U.S. must also stand up for the values of democracy and freedom, and that it is in America’s interest to ensure that other nations have the same opportunities for prosperity and security.
Harris concluded her remarks by emphasizing the importance of standing up for the values of democracy and freedom, and for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other nations. She said that it is in America’s interest to ensure that other nations have the same opportunities for prosperity and security.
The Vice President’s comments come as DeSantis, a likely 2024 Republican presidential candidate, continues to face criticism for his remarks about Ukraine. Harris’ remarks demonstrate the Biden administration’s commitment to standing up for the values of democracy and freedom, and for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other nations.
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