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Good morning everyone, and a warm welcome from The Hague.
The NATO Public Forum brings together voices...
to engage in open dialog on the NATO summit agenda.
[IKENNA] We're doing deep dives with high level experts.
A little bit more context and reflection.
We are living in much more dangerous times,
and we have to make sure...
that we defend our beautiful way of life,
our systems and our values.
We are not at war time,
but we are definitely not at peace time anymore.
The United States isn't going anywhere.
We're expecting our European allies to step up,
to be equal partners with us in the alliance.
And that strength, with all 32 allies, is what's going to deliver that peace.
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[METTE FREDERIKSEN] If you look at our industrial capacity,
it is still functioning, as it were at peacetime.
The big countries need to conclude...
that they need to standardize all their systems.
Then production will go up and prices will be lower.
If we want to achieve those NATO capability targets,
it is absolutely crucial that...
the industry is partnered in this process.
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[MARK RUTTE] We have to make sure that whatever...
the long term ceasefire or the peace deal on Ukraine will be,
that it is lasting, that it is durable.
The number one priority is to stand with and support...
and strengthen Ukraine in the fight.