Allies Quote by Chester Bowles

European countries need to make more of a contribution in terms of defence capabilities. It is not fair?to keep turning to our ally in…

— Geoff Hoon

We should be working with our European allies, not turning them into opponents.

— Ed Davey

There is a need for the European Union to use all potential we have on defense cooperation.

— Federica Mogherini

The United States is contributing massively to the defence of Europe and we should be very grateful.

— Margaret Thatcher

We must do our utmost to preserve our British ally's strategic independence from Europe.

— Richard Perle

Our future defence relationship with Europe should be complimentary - and not in competition to - NATO. It must be effective, too.

— Penny Mordaunt

If we think we're a nation with great ideas, and a nation that wants to make the world a better place, let's commit ourselves…

— Billy Bragg

We must defend our NATO allies, but we should also ensure that everyone pays their fair share. The United States shouldn't be responsible for…

— Carlos Beruff

If the Europeans truly wish to improve their NATO contribution they can show it simply enough. They can establish professional armed forces, like those…

— Margaret Thatcher

Whether we like it or not we are consideably bound to Europe.

— Stanley Baldwin

We do have treaty obligations with our NATO allies.

— Martin Dempsey

We have every reason to put our trust in NATO and in transatlantic cooperation.

— Kersti Kaljulaid