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Robert Smith: “But I would simply fear that we are changing its complexion, turning its focus away from a collective alliance for…”

On the recordApril 29, 1998
But I would simply fear that we are changing its complexion, turning its focus away from a collective alliance for security and into a place for dispute resolutions. I think, those European countries, as I have discussed this issue with them, they have said to me, well, this is the place we come together, not the place where we come to divide again. And I think they would quickly say, let us leave this to the United Nations, let us leave this to the European Union, let us leave it to other bodies where these kinds of resolutions can be sought.
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Robert Smith
Oregon
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Discussing the role of NATO and its focus on security versus dispute resolution.

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