This weekend, Senator Andy Kim joined a bipartisan Congressional delegation in participating in the Munich Security Conference, one of the world’s top forums for world leaders in international security and diplomacy, where he advocated for renewed American engagement in the face of the Trump Administration’s actions to retreat from global leadership with allies and partners.
“The message I heard from our allies and partners in Munich was loud and clear: we don’t know if we can trust America’s leadership under President Trump,” said Senator Kim. “America is weaker when our own partners can’t trust us to stand up for our values and interests. We are strongest when we engage and lead alongside our allies. From ending foreign aid to shunning our partners, this Administration has taken us backwards, and Americans will feel the impact of actions like trade wars with our allies through higher prices at home. President Trump should reverse course immediately before it does America lasting harm.”
While at the Conference, Senator Kim spoke on panels on next-generation technology competition with China, the future of U.S. – China relations and the importance of engaging in the Indo-Pacific, and a panel discussion on the Conference’s main stage entitled: Trade War and Peace: Safeguarding Economic Ties Amidst Rising Protectionism. Video of the Senator’s remarks from that panel can be found below:
VIDEO OF SENATOR KIM’S FULL REMARKS
In addition to the Senator’s panel engagements, he participated in bilateral conversations with European leaders, where he discussed the continued importance of America’s engagement with key allies and partners.
Senator Kim is a member of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP); the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; and the Special Committee on Aging. Before being elected to the U.S. Senate, Kim represented New Jersey’s Third Congressional District in the U.S. House and was a career public servant working in national security and diplomacy at the White House, State Department, and Pentagon.
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At the recent Munich Security Conference, South Korean President Moon Jae-in urged for increased American involvement and leadership in global security issues. Moon’s call for greater American engagement comes at a time of heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula and growing concerns about North Korea’s nuclear capabilities.
During his speech at the conference, Moon emphasized the importance of a strong and unified international response to security threats, particularly in the face of North Korea’s continued provocations. He stressed the need for the United States to play a leading role in addressing these challenges and called for closer coordination between Washington and its allies in the region.
Moon’s remarks come as the Biden administration is working to reassert American leadership on the world stage after years of disengagement under the previous administration. The United States has already taken steps to strengthen its alliances in the Asia-Pacific region, including reaffirming its commitment to defend South Korea against any aggression from North Korea.
In addition to addressing security concerns on the Korean Peninsula, Moon also highlighted the need for greater cooperation on global issues such as climate change, cybersecurity, and the COVID-19 pandemic. He called for a renewed focus on multilateralism and diplomacy to address these challenges and emphasized the importance of working together to build a more peaceful and secure world.
Overall, Moon’s speech at the Munich Security Conference underscores the importance of American leadership in addressing global security threats and the need for closer cooperation between the United States and its allies. As tensions continue to rise in the Asia-Pacific region, it is clear that a strong and unified international response is essential to maintaining peace and stability in the region.
