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As he heads to the #NATOSummit, Trump should remember that @NATO members host 28 U.S. military bases around the world, covering $2.5 billion in basing costs. Our allies make us stronger, safer, and more secure.
Trump says NATO is "much too costly for the US"—but without the contributions of our allies, our military bases and missions would be much costlier.

Plus, the costs of fighting a new war today could be at least $2.5 trillion per year. Our alliances deter that war from happening.
Our military and defense leaders understand the vital importance—and success—of the transatlantic alliance.

Why doesn't our Commander-in-Chief?

#NATOSummit
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Yesterday my TL started with boats and ended with boats. We had refugees in the morning and ferryless-ferry companies in the evening.

In between we had read the fabulous news that is British expansion of overseas bases around the world.

Hmmm... defo the Brexit Xmas silly season
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NATO uses unanimously agreed formula based on GDP to determine how much each contributes to NATO’s common defense spending. In 2017, US share was 22.15%, followed by Germany (14.65%), France (10.63%), & UK (9.84%). All members have met their common funding obligation requirement.
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