Theresa May recently had her first debate in the British House of Commons since being named Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
What she said showed true leadership and conviction — something our current president could learn from. When asked if she would be prepared to kill innocent people if she had to give an order to use nuclear weapons, her response was simple:
“Yes.”
She couldn’t be any more clear than that. May was formerly the home secretary and it seems as if her prior experience has given her some insight on what to do when faced with threat of terrorism.
During the commons debate there was discussion regarding renewing the Trident nuclear deterrent.
As May joined in on the discussion, she was asked by another Parliament member: “Can we cut to the chase? Is she personally prepared to authorize a nuclear strike that can kill 100,000 innocent men, women and children?”
May quickly and unequivocally responded that she was prepared to make that call if she had to.
If they thought that because she was a woman she might be expected to be a little emotional at the mention of innocent children, they learned instead that she is a true leader.
Her comments came in stark contrast to what President Barack Obama has said about avoiding the regrettable but sometimes necessary loss of innocent lives in a time of war.
“And I have to say to you, the whole point of a deterrent is that our enemies need to know that we would be prepared to,” May added. “Unlike some suggestions that we could have a nuclear deterrent but not actually be wiling to use it, which come from the Labour Party front bench.”
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