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Gregory Meeks: The day after 9/11 was the first, and I believe the only, time that NATO invoked Article 5

On the recordApril 25, 2012
The day after 9/11 was the first, and I believe the only, time that NATO invoked Article 5
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Meeks emphasizes the significance of NATO's collective defense after 9/11.

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