Recently, Harris was officially confirmed as the running mate of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden. At a virtual fundraiser on Friday, she was asked what will the Biden-Harris administration do to restore the trust and support of US' European and Asian allies.
Responding to the questions, Harris criticised President Donald Trump for his decisions and committed to rejoin the Paris agreement on Climate Change and re-enter the Iran nuclear deal.
"Joe Biden and our administration is gonna have a massive job to repair the damage done by Donald Trump and his administration, and to restore our place in the world," she said.
In 2017, Trump infamously announced his decision to withdraw from Paris accord formed to deal with the issue of global climate change, stating that it disproportionately costs US trillions of dollars as compared to other countries while killing jobs in the restricted oil, gas, coal and manufacturing industries.
In 2018, Trump had exited from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal alleging that Iran was not fulfilling its end of the bargain.
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Talking about these decisions, the California senator said, "part of our strength when, when we as a country, historically, walk into that room around the globe. Part of the strength of our standing it's not just about our military it's not just about our economic strength. It's about the fact that folks believe that when we say something we mean it".
"We are loyal to our friends that we keep our word, including when we make commitments, be it to NATO or to the Paris agreement that we will follow through. And Donald Trump, he just doesn't get it. I mean it's such an extension of his character as a human being I believe that he doesn't understand the importance of integrity and consistency in one's word," Harris added.
In her comments, Harris lauded Biden's role in improving the condition of the auto industry.
"What gives me great hope is what we have seen again and again that the American people, when given the opportunity can rise to any challenge. In 2009, when the global economy was on the verge of collapse, President Obama turned to Joe Biden to fortify the American auto industry and help the people of Michigan to do what you do best, drive our nation's economy forward. And I don't need to tell any of the leaders on this call. We're in a crisis again. And thankfully Joe is back," she spoke as she elaborated the role of Joe Biden as Vice-President in former President Barack Obama's administration.
"Joe, of course, championed the Obama-Biden rescue of the American auto industry, along with the people of Michigan, and supported the resurgence of the great city of Detroit, she said and alleged that under the Trump administration, American manufacturing is in recession. Together, Joe and I will rebuild the middle class and ensure that this time everyone comes along. We will revitalise manufacturing and communities that have experienced mass layoffs and provide small manufacturers with the support they need to compete in a global economy," she asserted.
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