We have a firm commitment to NATO, we are a part of NATO. We have a firm commitment to Europe. We are a part of Europe.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
And I think to be in NATO for the countries of our region, it means more guarantees for us, it means more responsibility for our common security, but it means fulfillment of all standards of civilized world, like protection of human rights and democratic mechanisms.
The United States, obviously, has a great interest in helping to maintain peace and security in Europe, and we have a formal alliance, NATO, to do so.
We'll uphold our treaty obligations, including the mutual defense agreement that is NATO.
For years, we have heard warnings that Europe needs to contribute more to NATO's capability.
NATO's essentially run by the United States.
NATO has been a thread throughout my life.
NATO has a special relationship with countries far away from Europe: Australia, Japan, South Korea. They have joint projects and programmes which are being implemented without these countries becoming members of NATO.
We will continue to be a big contributor to NATO and our interests will be more secure.
Our policy is European and Euro-Atlantic integration. There is no substitute for NATO.
We also have a real opportunity to join NATO.