NATO must stand firm on the principle that the decision to seek membership in the Alliance cannot be blocked by a third party.

Montenegro's accession to NATO has only come after meaningful reforms in its security sector.

Montenegro's accession to NATO is an important opportunity to recognize the contributions that it has already made to the Alliance.

The first line of defense is NATO solidarity with its members.

Thank you, Senator Murphy.

I share the issues that you raised in your testimony with respect to the importance of nuclear power as we're addressing our need to reduce carbon emissions.

Montenegro is ready for NATO membership.

My understanding is the Russians have a significant amount of investment in Montenegro.

In my visits to Pakistan as Senator, one of the things I have heard everywhere I have gone has been the on again/off again nature of American assistance.

I want to pursue your issue that you raised with respect to Pakistan's nuclear program and why that gives us a significant interest in what goes on there.

I think it is very hard to talk about an issue like this and keep it totally on process.

strengthening the norm against nuclear testing makes it harder for other nuclear states to develop more sophisticated nuclear arsenals.