‘Every word of God proves true; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him’ - Proverbs 30:5
Calm. Cool-headed. Clear and concise.
Those are descriptors of J.D. Vance and his speech to the Munich Security Conference (Germany) on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2025.
It’s sixteen-minutes long, and it’s the best speech given by an American politician in a century.
At the beginning of his speech, Vance gives his “thoughts and prayers for those afflicted by the evil perpetrated on this community.” He is referencing an illegal immigrant who killed a young mother and her child in Munich the day before.
The Enemy Within
Vance criticized European leaders for undermining democratic values, citing issues like election annulments and restrictions on free speech. Vance emphasized that mass migration is Europe's most pressing challenge and urged leaders to respect public opinion and engage with populist movements,
His speech is the best given so far in the 21st Century.
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