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Jim Risch: The Alliance must maintain collective defense and reinforce the transatlantic link, and ensure a balance that allows the…

On the recordOctober 21, 2009
The Alliance must maintain collective defense and reinforce the transatlantic link, and ensure a balance that allows the European allies to assume greater responsibility.
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

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Emphasizing NATO's need for collective defense and European responsibility.

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