'Freedom is not free': Biden honors D-Day 80th anniversary in Normandy

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President Joe Biden marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day on Thursday by saying “we will not walk away” from the defense of Ukraine and allow Russia to threaten more of Europe.

“To surrender to bullies, to bow down to dictators, is simply unthinkable,” he said during a ceremony at the American cemetery in Normandy. "If we were to do that, it means we'd be forgetting what happened here on these hallowed beaches."

D-Day was the largest amphibious assault in history, and Biden called it a “powerful illustration of how alliances, real alliances make us stronger.” He said that was “a lesson that I pray we Americans never forget."

Biden's comment was a reminder that U.S. commitments around the globe hang in the balance in this year's White House election. Former President Donald Trump, Biden's likely opponent, has said he would not defend European allies that are “delinquent” in their own defense spending.

Speaking about the American troops that stormed Normandy's beaches on June 6, 1944, Biden said “let us be worthy of their sacrifice.”

“We must remember that the fact that they were heroes here that day does not absolve us of what we have to do today. Democracy is never guaranteed. Every generation must preserve it, defend it and fight for it. That’s the test of the ages.” #DDay #Military #News

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No question that the greatest generation gave their lives for all of us that day

JohnR-cdkv
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Freedom is not free, wow that teleprompter certainly is patriotic! 😄👍

naturalobserver
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Was this before or after he filled his diaper?

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