Bob Corker: “A strong NATO is essential, especially given the level of aggression from Russia not seen since the Cold War.”

I thank the Senator from New Jersey and our distinguished ranking member for his question and for working with me to pass this important legislation. ____________________

I can understand from the people's perspective that are doing this why they would want to go forward. And I understand that.

I ask again the Senator: For those of us, many in this body, including the Senator from Indiana, who worry that the mere refueling that may take place in Mali, where maybe we are supporting French troops, or the refueling in other…

Through the Presiding Officer I wish to ask the Senator from Indiana, what you are saying is that you are doing everything you possibly can do to ensure that if your amendment passes, never in the future will your amendment be relied upon…