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Among @NATO members "today there are disagreements on issues such as trade, energy, climate change and the Iran nuclear deal. These are serious issues with serious disagreements," says @jensstoltenberg in address to US Congress.

"We have overcome our disagreements in the past. And we must overcome our differences now because we will need our alliance even more in the future," adds @jensstoltenberg. "We face unprecedented challenges...that no one nation can face alone."

"We will need to continue to deal with a more assertive Russia," says @jensstoltenberg.

Light applause for this #Russia list of actions and concerns.

We do not want to isolate Russia. We strive for a better relationship," says @jensstoltenberg

"But even without a better relationship, we still need to manage a difficult one. So, we need to talk. And we do talk to reduce risks, to avoid incidents, accidents and miscalculations."

"NATO’s position is united and clear: Russia is in violation of the INF Treaty. There are no new American missiles in Europe. But there are new Russian missiles," says @jensstoltenberg.

"I continue to call on Russia to return to compliance with the INF Treaty," says @jensstoltenberg. But so far Russia has taken no steps to do so.
And time is running out."

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

"So we must also prepare for a world without the Treaty. We will be measured and coordinated. We will not mirror what Russia is doing.

NATO has no intention of deploying land-based nuclear missiles in Europe. But NATO will always take the necessary steps to provide credible and effective deterrence."

"Future enemies of freedom may choose violence again. Our desire for a peaceful world is simply not enough. We must act – and invest – to make it so," says @jensstoltenberg in speech to US Congress. "NATO allies must spend more on defense."

"This has been the clear message from President Trump. And this message is having a real impact."

(It should be noted none of the US cable news TV networks are carrying this address by @jensstoltenberg to Congress).