Kay Bailey Hutchison: “Well, that would be our hope.”

That is something that has to be, from the NATO standpoint, a consensus. Some of our allies are concerned that a withdrawal would make Russia more aggressive.

I definitely think it is in NATO's purview.

Promoting American values is always important. Our strength is in our values, and our values are respect for human rights for all citizens.

Decisions on enlargement are for NATO and the nation in question; no other outside country, such as Russia, has a voice in the process.