March 29, 2021

Dear Mr. Hamster,

Thank you for writing to me about U.S. foreign policy.  I appreciate the time you took to write, and I welcome the opportunity to respond. 

The collective challenges we now face demonstrate how interconnected our world is and how the fates of all people are bound up together.  The outbreak of a virus overseas can cause profound grief and suffering at home.  Conflict a continent away can create unrest that endangers our own security.  Economic collapse abroad can mean lost jobs and shuttered businesses in towns across America.  Global climate change is worsening hurricanes in the Gulf, floods in the heartland, and wildfires in the West.  No country can solve these problems alone, and America can no longer afford to be absent from the world stage. 

As President, I am determined to repair our alliances, renew our role in international institutions, reclaim our credibility, and equip the American middle class to succeed in a global economy.  I strongly believe that our Nation is better positioned than any other to lead in the 21st century and to be the greatest force for good in the world.  Under my watch, American political and economic leadership will be rooted in our most cherished values: defending freedom, championing opportunity, upholding universal rights, respecting the rule of law, and treating every person with dignity. 

While diplomacy is the first instrument of American power and must be at the center of our foreign policy, I also want to be clear that I will never hesitate to defend the American people or our vital interests, including through the use of force when necessary.  We will always stand with our partners and allies around the world to protect our values and to advance peace, security, and prosperity for all. 

I appreciate you sharing your views with me, and I will keep your perspective on these important issues in mind as we work to meet the challenges of our time.  May God bless America, and may God protect our troops, our diplomats, our development experts, and all those serving in harm’s way.

Sincerely,

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