House Proceeding 03-30-09 on Mar 30th, 2009 :: 1:11:15 to 1:13:25
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Mark Green: it is crucial that allies remain committed to the mission. remedy shortfalls and all areas affecting successful engagement and sharing of responsibilities. mr. speaker, the north atlantic treaty organization is to be commended for its pivotal role in promoting trans-atlantic peace and stability over the last 60 years. i

1:11:15 to 1:13:25( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Mark Green

1:11:27 to 1:11:48( Edit History Discussion )

Mark Green: resolution and urge my co i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from virginia reserves the balance of his time. the gentleman from nebraska, mr. fortenberry. mr. fortenberry: thank you, madam speaker. i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for much time as he may consumes.

1:11:49 to 1:12:11( Edit History Discussion )

Mark Green: mr. fortenberry: i rise in support of h.res. 152. for over half a century, nato has played a vital role in providing trans-atlantic peace and security and in safeguarding freedom and democracy. nato has contributed to the security of the united states and continues to serve as an important component of our broader national security framework. although the cold war is over, the alliance has and must

1:12:12 to 1:12:33( Edit History Discussion )

Mark Green: continue to transform itself to better address national challenges confronting nato member nations. the job of the alliance is not over, as the security of nato member states continues to be threatened by those who seek to spread destruction, oppression and instability. addressing these challenges will not be easy and much needs to be done to strengthen the

1:12:34 to 1:12:54( Edit History Discussion )

Mark Green: strategic capabilities of the alliance. the upcong summit in france and germany in april serves as an opportunity not only to reaffirm nato's fundamental purpose but also to articulate a concrete vision for the alliance in the 21st century. i would like to thank our distinguished colleague, congressman tanner, for

1:12:55 to 1:13:15( Edit History Discussion )

Mark Green: introducing this important solution. i would also like to express particular support for the language in the resolution that states that nato must ensure equitable sharing of nato operations by its members, encourages the alliance to begin considering a new strategic concept that would take into account the

1:13:16 to 1:13:25( Edit History Discussion )

Mark Green: challenging security environment and calls on nato to recognize and help address the threat posed by the proliferations of mass de-- of