Joe Wilson actually said...

It underscored to me how solemn this commitment is and the extent of this degree of solidarity, and how unique this alliance is.

If I might just add to your first point, I just want to thank you for your powerful opening remarks there.

I had the opportunity to serve in Iraq as a diplomat at our Embassy and in Afghanistan with NATO, and I understand where you are coming from...

As an American at NATO headquarters, on the one hand, I felt a sense of frustration and helplessness that I couldn't do anything.