But too many of our allies said no or tried to down us in arcane legal debates or criticized us publicly for doing what they aren’t prepared or able to do themselves. It was shameful.

One key difference you’ve got to point out between this agreement and others is this was born of strength, of American action.

Return the alliance to its roots as a military alliance and ensure that it [NATO] has the European strength required to sustainably deter aggression, and if need be, make good on Article Five

This agreement came after months of bombing and a blockade that was impenetrable. Iran was put in a position where they had to come to the table.

We will be prepared to recommence if, underneath the timeline of these talks, Iran does not do what it says it’s going to do, which is give up nuclear weapons, give up nuclear ambitions, give away their nuclear material, close nuclear…

I'm announcing today, a six-month Department of War review that will examine America’s force posture and basing in Europe — up to six months, could be less.

When it comes to our alignment, or posture, in the region, we’ll review what capabilities we need.

Our allies must step up

This will be a real review. It will be designed to ensure that NATO is moving fast and irreversibly toward Europe leading, stepping up to take primary responsibility for the defense of Europe.

Every passing day proves why that was the right move.

“Whatever the president decides is in the best interest of the United States of America, and the War Department is there to support that effort.”

“We have plans for everything, and should the president need a compel option, we have compel options and many different types of compel options.”