We fund NAITO Most of NATO, so we're already defending it. So Joe, since 1980 the U.S. has spent 22 trillion more on defense than the rest of NATO has. 22 trillion. That is approximately two thirds of our outstanding government debt. So while, while the Europeans were building schools, having health care, we have been defending the world. And I think the President believes they should be paying their fair share. (02:25–02:32)
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Asserts that the $22 trillion spent on defense is about two-thirds of the US government debt.
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