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“The NATO alliance is not just a transactional relationship, once again. That alliance serves our interests. That alliance has been critical to keeping security in Europe, so that we do not face another world war.”

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James Franklin Jeffrey

James Franklin Jeffrey, born in 1947, is an accomplished diplomat with extensive experience in international politics. He has held several significant diplomatic posts and made important contributions to promoting international peace and stability. more

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