To the graduation Class of 2021: From Biden, Moderna chief, Pompeo, John Legend and more
Read full article
May 28, 2021, 5:00 AM·13 min read
President Joe Biden, Coast Guard Academy: The 140th graduating class of the United States Coast Guard Academy will reflect the very best of our country and the proudest traditions of our service. . For decades, the United States has underwritten international maritime security. We and our partners have kept the sea lanes open and secure. We developed clear rules of the road. . And for decades, those rules supported global economic strength that benefited nations everywhere. It helped people around the world develop their economic potential. But as you know, increasingly, we’re seeing those rules challenged both by the rapid advance of technology and the disruptive actions of nations like China and Russia. . That’s why we are so adamant that these areas of the world that are the arteries of trade and shipping remain peaceful. Whether tha