It was a momentous funeral that championed his aspirations of political comity but also rebuked the tribalism and division trafficked by Donald Trump. As millions tuned in to the nationally televised memorial attended by the breadth of Washington powerbrokers, Trump himself was notably absent -- leaving the capital to head to his golf club in Virginia just when eulogies to McCain were being delivered. And while Republican George W. Bush and Democrat Barack Obama offered subtle swipes at the current commander in chief, McCain's daughter Meghan used the words of Trump's campaign slogan to deliver a searing, unmistakable rebuke. "The America of John McCain has no need to be made great again because America was always great," she said, to extended applause. As Bush and Obama praised McCain for repeatedly placing country over party or self, the stunning contrast between the unifying ceremony under the neo-Gothic arches of Washington National Cathedral and an outcast Trump only highlighted … [Read more...] about Two presidents honor McCain at funeral as Trump heads to golf club
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Former Vice President Biden salutes McCain as ‘a brother’
Joe Biden hailed his longtime Senate colleague as a “brother” and beacon of bipartisanship. Biden paid tribute to the two-time Republican presidential candidate, who died on Saturday from brain cancer at age 81, during a 90-minute memorial service at North Phoenix Baptist Church, the latest in a string of commemorative salutes to the Vietnam War hero and venerable politician. Biden, 75, credited McCain with reflecting core values, sometimes frayed in the growing rancor of the nation’s politics, that everyday Americans wanted to believe about themselves. “They knew that John believed so deeply and so passionately in the soul of America that it made it easier for them to have confidence and faith in America,” Biden said. He also recalled McCain as a man who could be cantankerous and stubborn but treated political opponents, including Democrats, with mutual respect while cherishing friendships struck up with those with whom he differed. U.S. Senator John … [Read more...] about Former Vice President Biden salutes McCain as ‘a brother’
Vice President welcomes spouse of US Vice President – Viet Nam – News
The Vice President welcomed the visit by Jill Biden which took place just after the official visit to the US by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of normalisation of Vietnam-US diplomatic ties. She hailed the positive and practical progresses in the Vietnam-US ties, especially since they established a comprehensive partnership in July 2013. Vice President Doan appreciated the US’s stronger cooperation in education, addressing war aftermath, removing bombs and mines left from the war, detoxifying Agent Orange/Dioxin contaminated sites, and supporting people with disabilities. She suggested Vietnam and the US should increase exchanges and collaboration in promoting the role of women and gender equality as well as people-to-people exchanges for the sake of the two peoples and the maintenance of peace, stability, security, cooperation and development in the region and beyond. Jill Biden said the Vietnamese Party chief’s … [Read more...] about Vice President welcomes spouse of US Vice President – Viet Nam – News
Party chief’s US visit opens up new chapter in Vietnam-US ties – Viet Nam – News
Party Central Committee member and Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan said the Party General Secretary’s visit made history because this is the first time a Party General Secretary of Vietnam, a position without any counterpart in the US administrative system, has received an invitation from the US administration to visit the US, a former enemy with a different political regime. President Obama and leaders of the US Government and Congress welcomed the Vietnamese Party leader with due respect and a full and substantive working agenda. Secondly, the visit took place on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the normalisation of relations between the two countries. Therefore, the visit provided a chance for both sides to review their ties over the past two decades and define a vision and orientations for the development of their relations in the time ahead. This is clearly demonstrated in the important document – … [Read more...] about Party chief’s US visit opens up new chapter in Vietnam-US ties – Viet Nam – News
Bản in : Party chief’s US visit opens up new chapter in Vietnam-US ties
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s official visit to the US from July 6-10 is a historic event, marking a new milestone in the Vietnam-US relationship, a senior Party official told the press following the visit. Party Central Committee member and Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan said the Party General Secretary’s visit made history because this is the first time a Party General Secretary of Vietnam, a position without any counterpart in the US administrative system, has received an invitation from the US administration to visit the US, a former enemy with a different political regime. President Obama and leaders of the US Government and Congress welcomed the Vietnamese Party leader with due respect and a full and substantive working agenda. Secondly, the visit took place on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the normalisation of relations between the two countries. Therefore, the visit provided a … [Read more...] about Bản in : Party chief’s US visit opens up new chapter in Vietnam-US ties