During his visit to Canada as the UK foreign secretary for a G7 meeting, David Lammy reassured Canadians about their sovereignty in response to Donald Trump's remarks about Canada potentially becoming the 51st state of the US. Lammy highlighted Canada's proud history and shared ties with the UK, particularly during WWII. However, the author felt Lammy could have more strongly supported Canada's sovereignty against such threats, emphasizing that in political discourse, especially with Trump, words hold significant weight and can lead to real actions as narratives are built.
"It's commonly said that politics is too often about words and not deeds. And yet words matter too, especially in the era of President Trump."
"Over recent years, we have seen his utterances... initially dismissed as crazy... but over time, with every reiteration of the provocation... those currying favour with Trump repeat the charge."
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