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BIDEN: "Thank you, Boris. And I want to thank that fellow down under. Thank you very much, pal. I appreciate it, Mr. Prime Minister. I’m honored today to be joined by two of America’s closest allies, Australia and the United Kingdom to launch a new phase of the trilateral security cooperation among our countries. As Prime Minister Morrison and Prime Minister Johnson said, I want to thank you for this partnership, your vision as we embark together on this strategic mission. Although Australia, the U.K. and U.S. partnership, AUKUS — it sounds strange, all these acronyms, but it's a good one — AUKUS, our nations will update and enhance our shared ability to take on the threats of the 21st century, just as we did in the 20th century together. Our nations and our brave fighting forces have stood shoulder to shoulder for literally more than 100 years through the trench-fighting in World War I, the island-hopping in World War II, during the frigid winters in Korea, and the scorching heat in the Persian Gulf, the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom have long been faithful and capable partners, and we're even closer today.”