Now, what it will not include is Ukraine joining NATO. And I oppose Ukraine joining NATO. I've been vocal for a long time. Ukraine should not join Naito. Why is that? Because Under NATO, under Article 5 of NATO, the member states of NATO take on an obligation to defend any one of the members if they are invaded. And I am not interested in a treaty obligation to put U.S. troops in harm's way. I don't believe President Trump is going to enter into any agreement that puts U.S. troops in harm's way. (12:51–13:02)
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