US won't make progress while it's stuck in the past

"We're advancing the interests of the free world, and we've made great progress," is how US Vice-President Mike Pence summed up the US administration's stance and his presence at the Munich Security Conference.

Had he taken into consideration the feelings of his audience, he would have shown a little modesty. Since it seemed that most of those listening felt differently.

No. We are not talking about the silence following his announcement that he brought greetings direct from the White House. Although, this has been taken to sensational levels in less-than-friendly media presentations.