I hope and I appreciate the leadership that you are providing to say to those countries in the Balkans that if they can achieve the alliance's criteria, they will be welcomed as members of NATO.
On the recordFebruary 23, 2010
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Shaheen expresses support for NATO membership for Balkan countries meeting criteria.
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