IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… Sen. Rick Scott in The Hill: US-Philippine Alliance is Vital to Trump’s Fight Against Communist China

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott published an op-ed for The Hill discussing his recent trip to the Philippines - a great ally of the United States in our fight for global defense against the threat of our enemy, Communist China - where he reinforced our military and economic alliance and supported President Trump's vital work in the region. As Xi Jinping and Communist China threaten the security of the region, the United States, and global security as a whole, Senator Scott highlights how the Philippines is an important ally in our fight to protect the American Dream and the American way of life and achieve peace through strength.

In the op-ed, Senator Rick Scott writes, "It is no secret that Xi Jinping and Communist China want to dominate and destroy America's role as a global beacon of freedom and democracy and our very way of life.

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This is why supporting our allies is so vital, especially in the Indo-Pacific region. They are the front line of defense against the Communist Chinese onslaught. I was honored to visit one of our greatest allies in that region, the Philippines, for the second time as senator earlier this month.

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This recent trip reaffirmed my long-standing belief: the U.S.-Philippines relationship is vital to our national security and economic prosperity, especially regarding the threat of Communist China.

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The Philippines is more than just an anchor for the U.S. in the western Pacific. It is a vibrant democracy, an engaging economy, and, most importantly, an unashamed ally of the U.S. that wants stronger and closer ties.

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As Communist China continues its illegal, coercive and aggressive actions in this region, our military partnership with the Philippines is more important than ever. By standing shoulder-to-shoulder with our Filipino allies, we send a clear message: The U.S. will not allow authoritarian regimes to bully our partners or threaten our interests.

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The Philippines and its people, under the leadership of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., are aligned with the U.S. and President Trump, both economically and militarily. In the Filipino government and its people, we have a friend, partner and ally that is strategically placed, both geographically and economically, and highly motivated to work with us as Trump pursues peace through strength and delivers on the America first promises made to the American people.

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Thankfully, President Trump understands that a strong, stable and prosperous Philippines strengthens America's position in the Indo-Pacific, protects our economic interests, and upholds the democratic values we hold dear.

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Peace through strength is within our reach, but only if the U.S. remains committed to a strong and resilient ally in the Philippines."

Read the full op-ed in The Hill HERE.

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