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Tom Harkin: “Well, wait a second. I do not think the answer is yes. What GAO said is NATO enlargement could entail costs in addition…”

On the recordApril 28, 1998
Well, wait a second. I do not think the answer is yes. What GAO said is NATO enlargement could entail costs in addition to those countries in the Partnership for Peace, for example, others who may not be invited to NATO but because of the enlargement of NATO there may be other costs incidental and associated with it. That is what they are saying. Does the Senator say absolutely there will be no other costs associated to PFP countries when NATO is enlarged?
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa
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Discussing the potential costs of NATO enlargement during a Senate debate.

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