Aggression threatening democratic countries across the globe: then and now

“You’re the savior of the people, you bring tears to my eyes.”
“No no, you saved Europe.”
“My hero.”
“No, you are our hero.”
“I pray for you.”

Heartbreaking between @ZelenskyyUa & a #DDay veteran, who knows the cost. He kisses his hand & won’t let go.
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— Jessica Berlin (@berlin_bridge) June 6, 2024

This veteran stormed Normandy on June 6, 1944 in a battle that helped defeat a dictator who threatened Europe and the world. He understands that in 2024 Ukraine is the leading edge of the battle with another despot threatening democratic countries worldwide.

The America Firsters, who resisted standing up to Hitler, were dead wrong in the '30s and '40s. The new generation of American Firsters, led by someone who extols the Russian strongman, are dead wrong today. Putin's aggression against Ukraine undermines the security of our democratic allies and of American democracy.