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Addressing joint meeting of Congress, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says NATO's founders "made a solemn promise: one for all, and all for one." abcn.ws/2K3A8DM

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg Jens Stoltenberg: "We have experienced an unprecedented period of peace. So the NATO alliance is not only the longest-lasting alliance in history, it is the most successful alliance in history." abcn.ws/2K3A8DM

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg calls America "the backbone of our alliance."

"We would not have the peaceful and prosperous Europe we see today without the sacrifice and commitment of the United States." abcn.ws/2K3A8DM

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says, "NATO has been good for Europe. But NATO has also been good for the United States."

"The strength of a nation is not only measured by the size of its economy...but also by the number of its friends." abcn.ws/2K3BP49

To applause from Congress, NATO Sec-Gen. Stoltenberg calls on Russia to "return to compliance with the INF treaty."

"We do not want a new arms race. We do not want a new Cold War. But we must not be naïve. An agreement that is only respected by one side will not keep us safe."

"NATO allies must spend more on defense," NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg tells joint meeting of Congress.

"This has been the clear message from President Trump, and this message is having a real impact." abcn.ws/2K3BP49

"We are stronger and safer when we stand together," NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says at conclusion of address to joint meeting of Congress.

"Madam Speaker, Mr. Vice President: It is good to have friends." abcn.ws/2K3BP49