05/17/2010
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"I'll just say in closing, Mr. Chairman, that with respect to Europe, what the United States does is going to have a profound impact on what they do."
"The signing of the Strategic Partnership Agreement by President Obama last week signaled the gradual transition from a war-fighting posture to a supportive role."
"To a person, everyone emphatically stated that the completion of this agreement is something of a game-changer."
"NATO is--and I think this is a shared judgment--a fundamental element of our national security."