Because we must continue to step up and sustain our support so that Russia's brutal war ends. It is important that every ally does their fair share, particularly through NATO's PEARL initiative [is] effective at providing crucial air defense which only the United States can deliver. But before we begin our closed session, my dear friend Pete, the US Secretary of War has asked for the floor. So Pete, the floor is yours. (16:51–17:00)
CLAIM
Asserts the effectiveness of NATO's PEARL initiative in air defense, reliant on the US.
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