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Ron Johnson: “It's crucial now in its support in Afghanistan, Iraq for our…”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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Published | Video Starts at 08:51

And we're making that point that we value Naito. We realize NATO has been crucial keeping Europe whole, free and at peace for over 70 years. And It's crucial now in its support in Afghanistan, Iraq for our forward presence and, you know, really trying to thwart President Putin's aggression into Eastern Ukraine. And so, no, we are here supporting NATO, and I think our European partners and NATO allies are hearing that loud and clear. Senator Ron Johnson, I appreciate you. (08:51–09:05)

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Asserts that NATO is crucial in supporting efforts in Afghanistan, Iraq, and countering Putin's aggression in Eastern Ukraine.

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