Alliances abroad keep us safe at home

Alliances abroad keep us safe at home

At the end of August recess, I had the privilege of leading a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) to Italy, Vatican City, Tunisia and Morocco. The purpose of our trip was clear: to strengthen America’s partnerships in the Mediterranean and North Africa, confront the threats posed by adversaries like China, Russia, and Iran, and reaffirm our leadership in promoting freedom and stability abroad. We began in Naples, Italy, where we met with…