NATO Secretary General at the Heritage Foundation, 31 JAN 2024

Speech by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the Heritage Foundation, USA on 31 January 2024.
🗣 | NATO Secretary General:
Good morning all.
It is great to be back in Washington.
And a pleasure to speak at the Heritage Foundation.
You seek to advance the interests of American citizens.
And stand up for ideas that strengthen America,
and the fundamental values that underpin this great democratic nation.
Freedom, opportunity and prosperity.
Today, these values are under attack by malign foreign actors seeking to undermine them.
They are threatening our free world.
They are openly contesting American power.
And not just America.
They are trying to trample over the global rules that keep us all safe.
These are dangerous times.
China is modernising its military and developing new weapons,
without any transparency or any limitation.
It is trading unfairly.
Buying up critical infrastructure.
Bullying its neighbours - not least Taiwan.
And seeking to dominate the South China Sea.
While China is the most serious long-term challenge,
Russia is the most immediate one.
Putin has brought war back to Europe, on a scale not seen since the Second World War.
And is developing new strategic weapons to threaten the United States and its Allies.
His war is not just about controlling Ukraine.
It is about re-establishing Russia’s sphere of influence.
And shaping alternative world order.
Where U.S. power is diminished.
NATO is divided.
And smaller democracies are forced to kneel.
Other authoritarian regimes in Iran and North Korea are also expanding their aggressive behaviour.
Tehran is backing terrorists and militias that are attacking ships in the Red Sea.
And American military bases in the Middle East.
Just this week we saw the tragic consequences of the attack in Jordan.
Pyongyang continues to test missiles that could reach South Korea and Japan.
As well as the United States.
China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea are increasingly aligned.
Together, they subvert sanctions and pressure.
Weaken the US dollar-based international financial system.
Fuel Russian war in Europe.
And exploit challenges to our societies,
such as terrorism, disruptive technologies, or migration.
In these dangerous times, we must stand strong against any regime that seeks to undermine us.
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[@hradynarski]

General Jens Stoltenberg 🙏 Thank you for your hard work and service over years to keep us safe and strong. 🇪🇺❤🇺🇦❤🇺🇸

[@ersieislander3360]

Democracy ...must protect. Hand in hand it can be done, Peace to all mankind. God bless us all

[@phanchau7394]

BRAVO , BRAVO , BRAVO !!!! UNITED NATO WILL STAND..GOD BLESS DEMOCRACY !!!!

[@kathleen7825]

God Bless and Grace NATO, Heroes For Humanity 🙏🌎🌍🌏🙏

[@marinaclarasanchezsuarez2905]

Ukraine in EU & NATO 2024 ⭐💙💛🇪🇺

[@craighughes2191]

Stand strong NATO and its allies. The world needs you now more than ever.

[@user-sv5xd3vn6i]

ウクライナが、いつかNATOにはいることを、祈ります。

[@rojilander7212]

A Strong and Confident description of the integrity and importance of allies who defend peace together 🇺🇦⚔️🇺🇲🇺🇳🇺🇳🇺🇳🇺🇳🇺🇳🇺🇳

[@erikals]

Strong Speech ! 💙💙💙💛💛💛 Slava Ukraini !

[@Gdeluume]

Yes, it's very important for NATO and Ukraine to be less dependent on the United States. As a native born American I can say that the current political climate in America is unpredictable right now, but it will be better in the future, especially if Trump loses the election. The pendulum will swing toward young voters and politicians. 2028 could and should bring new faces to the stage. I believe Ukraine will eventually defeat and repel Russia and become a strong and valuable NATO member. Go Ukraine and here's to a long lasting NATO!!!

[@vincegraham421]

Ty Jens, Best statement, and interview I have heard so far since the start of Russia invasion of Ukraine.

[@user-rs9rw7sb1x]

Merci otan ,

[@sonsofthesilentage994]

We lucky we got this guy at the helm right now.

[@vincentdu1961]

Jen stolensberg is the best NATO General Secretary! He understands the threats and clearly communicate these threats to us!

[@mediaaccess2]

I like this General Jens Stoltenberg. I have been taught to not like NATO, but I am now more resolute.

[@chozumi]

Excellent speech. Spot on in every point. Thank you for your hard work and good sense Mr. Secretary General.

[@Armandolouis500]

Let's go united state and Europe unity together

[@user-qi8kc8jk1l]

Thank you

[@sqweege6432]

Great speech! Hopefully it’ll wake some people up.

[@MrEtc31265]

Outstanding and Cannot be communicated any better

[@drgreengood]

Takk så mye for en hederlig innsats.

[@summerrain7466]

Thank you, Sec't General Stoltenberg, for all you do!

[@edmundlively8137]

Together we defeat the dictators but divided we're in a heap of trouble boy 😮

[@felixlarbi1523]

I am an African but really enlightened about the reality of dangers the world is facing from China, Russia, Iran and North Korea. I wish Africans will all realize this too and that the BRICS has come with the mindset to evade sanctions in order to harm the world

[@achilesthegreatwarrior9933]

Chinese leadership must abide the international arbitral ruling in WPS to stabilize the condition in the region and STOP curving the issue. Filipino will defend the sovereignity of our land.

[@tarheelskoog]

Well said

[@bro_dBow]

This is so well said!

[@Radio478]

Absolutely brilliant thanks 👍

[@peterabild1123]

Well said. Pity so few views.

[@stevenjohns-savage7024]

Great 👍. Stand up for the little humans 😊

[@leontinaleal3251]

Glory to NATO defending Democracy and the yours Life 🇵🇹👏👏👏

[@miraculixxs]

Great speech. These facts must be known.

[@idalbasanchez537]

👍👍 👍👍❤😊😊😊😊

[@nissekarlsson3172]

Hope there are decent republicans that understands the danger and votes for democrates.

[@noxlar]

great opening speach!

[@golokavrndavana]

Glory to Jens.. 😊

[@Ludicanti]

Always work.

[@steliansilivestru3714]

❤❤❤

[@Phantom_961]

Never let Ukraine fall 💪 🇪🇺

[@SubjectiveFunny]

I really do trust this man, I am glad he is secretary general. Maybe that makes me a complete idiot, but I call it a gut feeling..

[@ruibebiano9015]

👏👏👏🇵🇹

[@robertprawendowski2850]

⭐

[@johnschall7855]

America supports NATO!

[@OlenaSketches]

Ukraine is in EUROPE. Come on NATO, please help Ukraine win!

[@arildbrock5132]

Let's hope, then, that the Russians understand the important difference between Article 5 applying, and Ukraine applying for Article 5. After all, it is the Russians whom we are to deter.

[@user-sv2pt5nc6m]

As long as it takes, as much needed!, don't let authoretariasm and terrorism rule the free world!,,

[@hadrianlear1215]

God help us if trump becomes president