but billions and billions of dollars coming in from country that, in my opinion, would not have been paying so quickly. to those who would criticize our tough stance, i would point out that the united states has demonstrated not merely with words but with it actions that we stand firmly behind article 5, the mutual defense commitment. words are easy, but actions are what matters. and for it own protection, you're -- and you know this. everybody knows this. everybody has to know this. europe must do more. europe must demonstrate that it believes in its future by investing its membership to secure that feature. that's why we applaud poland for its decision to move forward this week on asquacquiring the