I firmly believe that without the example set by U.S. leadership within the Alliance, European Allies' defense spending would be even lower.
John McCain: “I firmly believe that without the example set by U.S. leadership within the Alliance, European Allies' defense spending…”
On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
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McCain emphasizes the importance of U.S. leadership in NATO for European defense spending.
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