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Now most countries are, not all and i think youll be able to handle the ones that arent. i want to thank the seven nato nations in addition to the united states who will meet there, 2% nato spending. we have some that dont and theyll be dealt with. in particular, germany must address its long standing shortfall in defense contributions. germany has not contributed what it should be contributing and its a very big beneficiary, far bigger than the united states, frankly. >> and make sure not to mi...

As a result of these contributions, nato is much stronger. taking in billions and billions of dollars, more money than they ever have before. but as the secretary-general and i have discussed, more work needs to be done. were still waiting on 20 member states to meet their nato commitments and spend at least 2% on defense. and 2% is a very low number. the number really should be 4%. 2% is a very low number. in particular, germany must demonstrate leadership in the alliance by addressing its long...

Are supposed to be paying. we have some that dont. and well, they will be dealt with. as a result of these contributions, nato is much stronger. taking in billions and billions of dollars more money than they ever have before. but as the secretary of state general and i have discussed, more work needs to be done. we are still waiting on 20 member states to meet their nato commitments and spend at least 2% on defense. and 2% is a very low number. the number really should be 4%. 2% is a very low n...