We need to think very seriously before we give any sort of signals, because it's not just words. It's reality. And, quite honestly, if Georgia were in NATO, how would this president or his successor feel about the United States having to go to the defense of Georgia? Big, big commitment.
Richard N. Haass: “We need to think very seriously before we give any sort of signals, because it's not just words. It's reality. And…”
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Discussing the implications of NATO membership for Georgia and the commitments involved.
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