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.@USAmbNATO says that despite the coronavirus, NATO is still moving forward with its work, including pursuing peace talks in Afghanistan.
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@USAmbNATO explains that in order for a new country to join the alliance, it must be a democracy or have the underpinnings of a democracy. "Our values hold us together." Currently, Ukraine is working toward joining.#The19thLiveShow this thread -
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@USAmbNATO talks about NATO 2030: "In 2030, we can have a much bigger threat than we do today if we aren't very vigilant in facing new technologies." She says we must reach out to other like-minded countries to be a part of the "security umbrella."#The19thLiveShow this thread -
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@USAmbNATO says NATO is looking at China "very carefully." With its Belt and Road Initiative, "China is now heavily invested in infrastructure that can affect navigation of our oceans."#The19thLiveShow this thread -
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@USAmbNATO says Brexit will not affect NATO at all. "They will be a leader at NATO regardless of them leaving the EU."#The19thLiveShow this thread -
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@USAmbNATO's time in the Senate representing Texas. "I think it makes such a difference having women in a legislative body, because we bring our experiences." She spent two decades in the Senate.#The19thLiveShow this thread -
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@USAmbNATO became a senator 1993, she was the ninth women to make it to the Senate. Now there are 26. "It seems amazing that it took so long, but now one-fourth of the Senate is women."#The19thLiveShow this thread
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