Political Quotes

Eliot Engel: “I think it was a strategic blunder that NATO did not admit Ukraine--and Georgia, by the way--in 2008.”

On the recordJune 13, 2016
I think it was a strategic blunder that NATO did not admit Ukraine--and Georgia, by the way--in 2008.
Said by
Eliot Engel
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Engel criticizes NATO's failure to admit Ukraine and Georgia in 2008 as a strategic mistake.

Share

More from Eliot Engel

Dec 8, 2020

I introduced the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act several years ago as a response to what we saw in this room.

congress.gov
Oct 20, 2021

This legislation could go a long way toward putting Burma back on the path toward democracy.

congress.gov
Jul 17, 2023

The citizens of the Western Balkans want a better future for their children, stronger and transparent democracy, accountable governments, and greater economic prosperity and security.

congress.gov
Dec 8, 2020

I think that is scandalous and I think it, frankly, undermines whatever policy we are pursuing in Syria.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation