US '100 Percent' Committed to NATO, Mattis Says

[rangerrebew]

US '100 Percent' Committed to NATO, Mattis Says

Military.com 12 Jul 2018 By Richard Sisk

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis sought to clear up possible confusion on the U.S. commitment to NATO by declaring Thursday that President Donald Trump is "100 percent" in support of the alliance.

Despite Trump's clashes with NATO members over their defense spending, Mattis said the 29-member alliance is "stronger today than it was yesterday, stronger today than it was a month ago, stronger today than it was a year ago."

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/07/12/us-100-percent-committed-nato-mattis-says.html

[rangerrebew]

NATO is a confederation, much like the U.S. prior to 1776.  The confederation failed and as a result, we have to United States.  The REAL question is:  is Europe committed to NATO?

[To-Whose-Benefit?]

NATO is a confederation, much like the U.S. prior to 1776.  The confederation failed and as a result, we have to United States.  The REAL question is:  is Europe committed to NATO?

Well, I think they're commited to the benefits so long as they get them on the cheap.

But getting them to pay for them will get them more commited.

Like welfare to work. They need Skin in the Game.

[dfwgator]

They need to kick Turkey out.