Mike Pence, US Vice President talked about strength of the United States and international issues during his speech delivered during the 55^th Munich Security Conference. He also focused on the role of NATO and underlined that NATO must build upon its 20th century tactics and continue to evolve to confront the crises of today and tomorrow.

“We must intensify our efforts to cut off terrorists’ funding, increase our cyber capabilities.  We must be as dominant in the digital world as we are in the physical world.  We must always stay at least one step ahead of our adversaries.  For our shared goal of peace and prosperity can only be achieved through superiority and strength.

For our part, thanks to President Trump, the United States will be stronger than ever before.  Our leadership of the free world will not falter, even for a moment.  Our strength, and that of this alliance, is not derived solely from our strength of arms, though.  It’s borne of our shared principles, the principles and ideals that we cherish — freedom, democracy, justice, and the rule of law. These are the wellspring of the United States’ strength and of Europe’s strength,” Pence said.

US Vice President claimed that Europe had to be unified in fighting against common adversaries and that the US stood with Europe. “The United States has been faithful to Europe for generations, and we will keep the faith that drove our forefathers to sacrifice so much in defense of our shared heritage.

We share a past, and after all we’ve been through, we share a future.  Today, tomorrow, and every day hence be confident that the United States is now and will always be your greatest ally,” Pence stated.