We are equally committed to a l l our NATO allies, regardless of who they may be. That's what makes them allies.

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• toomas hendrik ilves ✔ @IlvesToomas

  Estonia is 1 of 5 NATO allies in Europe to meet its 2% def expenditures commitment. Fought, with no caveats, in NATO's sole Art 5 op. in Afg

  9:53 AM - 21 Jul 2016

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  toomas hendrik ilves ✔ @IlvesToomas

  No reason to read so much into my sentences about Estonia's role in NATO. I'm simply Sgt Joe Friday: "Just the facts, ma'am, just the facts"

  12:28 PM - 21 Jul 2016

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  Asked if he would come to the aid of Baltic countries if they are invaded by Russia and invoke Article 5, Donald Trump told the New York Times Wednesday that many NATO members "aren't paying their bills," and that that would come into consideration if one fell under attack.

  "Have they fulfilled their obligations to us? If they fulfill their obligations to us, the answer is yes," Trump said.

  And if not, the Times pressed him?

  "Well, I'm not saying if not. I'm saying, right now there are many countries that have not fulfilled their obligations to us," Trump continued.

   

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