On the recordMarch 4, 2013
The effects of the financial crisis and the declining share of resources devoted to defense in many allied countries have resulted in an overreliance on a few countries, especially the United States.
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Wicker cites NATO Secretary General's concerns about U.S. defense reliance by allies.
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