07/09/2013
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"Our deterrence and defense aims not to provoke a conflict, but to prevent one."
"Our peoples' centuries-long pursuit of liberty and freedom—values that unite us as we strive together to create a Europe whole, free, and at peace."
"Poland has stepped forward as host of interceptor sites for our defense system against ballistic missiles from countries like Iran."
"The United States has taken several steps to assure our allies in Europe and demonstrate our continued commitment to NATO collective defense."