#Biden emphasized how critical it was that the #UnitedStates had strong relationships w/those allied countries, a subtle criticism of #Trump who debases #alliances. “For anyone who questions [whether] #allies matter: They do. They matter. And today is a powerful example of why it’s vital to have friends in this world—a friend you can trust, work with, & depend upon, especially on matters of great consequence & sensitivity…. Our alliances make our people safer, & we began to see that again today”