This alliance is not whistling past the graveyard, as you would say in the United States. Allies recognize, and I recognize we are in a period of profound change in the transatlantic alliance. Europe is assuming a greater and fairer share of the task of providing for its conventional defense. and from that, there will be no going back, and nor should there be. This is a move from unhealthy co dependence to a transatlantic alliance grounded in true partnership. (05:06–05:13)
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Asserts that Europe is taking on more responsibility for its defense.
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