[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 115 (Tuesday, July 10, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H6032]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          THE 2018 NATO SUMMIT

  (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, this week, America's closest allies have 
come together to discuss issues critical to our common security at the 
2018 NATO Summit.
  In these challenging times, with serious global threats, we must 
affirm our commitment to NATO. Liberty's defense requires strong bonds 
with proven allies.
  Sadly and needlessly, our President's wishy-washy statements 
regarding the transatlantic alliance have already led to uncertainty 
and discomfort among our allies. How counterproductive.
  Instead of strengthening bridges among freedom-loving nations, our 
President has derided our closest allies. He has cozied up to Vladimir 
Putin and North Korea's dictator, even inviting Russia back into the G7 
Group.
  Putin's murderous regime is waging an illegal war in Ukraine, killing 
over 10,000 Ukrainians already, displacing millions, and actively seeks 
to undermine our democratic institutions and alliances.
  This President's dangerous behavior is weakening U.S. leadership and 
global security. NATO has brought peace and security to liberty-loving 
nations. We must be clearly resolute in our defense of liberty, and to 
that end, NATO.

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