Monday, February 20, 2017

Mike Pence Reaffirms US Commitment to EU on Visit to Brussels

US Vice President Mike Pence is in Brussels meeting with leaders of the European Union to try and reassure those worried about US President Donald Trump. 

In the past President Trump has expressed his support for Brexit and other countries leaving the EU, and even called NATO obsolete.

Vice President Pence countered that message in Brussels by saying the US wants to continue and even expand its collaboration with the EU and NATO. 

Vice President Pence reaffirmed US support to its European allies.  

IN: "Today is my...
OUT: ....the European Union."
DUR: 9 seconds


ALT

While European leaders worry the US will pull support from NATO, Vice President Pence says the US wants to work with Europe for collective security.
 
IN: "We call upon...
OUT: ....Atlantic Treaty Organization." 
DUR: 15 seconds