WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott wrote an op-ed for Fox News as Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is set to welcome Communist Chinese dictator Xi and leaders of evil regimes in Russia for a ‘Victory Day’ celebration tomorrow. In the op-ed, the Senator calls on the international community to take a close look at the nations and leaders who stand by our adversaries in the celebration of evil, and those who choose to side with the United States in the fight for freedom, democracy and the American way of life.

In the op-ed, Senator Rick Scott wrote, “Much has changed in four decades - yet the threat to freedom-loving countries has only grown. 

We still exist in a world of good versus evil - freedom-loving countries like ours that support democracy, human rights, and economic freedom against countries like Russia, Communist China, North Korea, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, and others who control and abuse the will and God-given rights of their citizens. 

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On May 9th, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping will stand together in Red Square, celebrating Russia's military and commemorating its victory in World War II. Pay attention to those who attend, as no country that supports democracy, freedom, or free trade should stand with Putin and Xi. 

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Then there are the freedom-loving nations of the world who stand together against Putin, Xi, and these evil regimes as we defend freedom and our way of life. There is a clear line of distinction between these groups: good vs. evil. 

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Years ago, I warned that Communist China had started a new Cold War with the United States. I spoke of the dangers of thinking that China and our enemies would ever operate within the modern world order. I called on our allies to recognize this threat because there would come a day of reckoning. I also called for our government to demonstrate America's strength and for resolve and a renewed commitment to our allies in freedom as we worked to contain the increasing reach of Communist China, Russia, Iran, and others. Under President Trump's first administration, we did so. 

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I was never optimistic that the Biden administration had the courage or desire to combat the encroaching dangers; what resulted during his presidency proved me right.

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Our enemies saw the weaknesses of Joe Biden and his administration, and they took full advantage.

President Trump inherited a mess, but he is working diligently to reverse Biden's disastrous course and reestablish the U.S. as a beacon of strength in the world, sending a clear message: the U.S. is back. We stand for liberty, democracy, and fair play, and to stand opposed to that is to stand opposed to us. 

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This showdown of good versus evil will not be decided solely through traditional military actions but through economic battles as well. We must enforce strategic sanctions and work to end policies that supply our enemies with the money and economic power to fund their atrocities. We must make our enemies global pariahs and cripple their economies, otherwise the United States and our allies will not be safe. 

The United States will always stand on the side of freedom and democracy; it is not only a noble fight, but an essential one. And we will always stand against those who wish us destroyed. I, for one, will be watching as every nation makes clear which side they're on come May 9th in Red Square.”

Read the full op-ed in Fox News HERE.

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