Capable Quote by James Mattis

I believe a strong NATO has been the bulwark of our defence in Europe. Obviously that's important in the UK national interest and I…

— Theresa May

For years, we have heard warnings that Europe needs to contribute more to NATO's capability.

— Lord Robertson

NATO's got a vital role to play. It's very important that we protect NATO.

— Tony Blair

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

— Federica Mogherini

As long as NATO changes when the world is changing, we will be very important for the security of all our allies, including the…

— Jens Stoltenberg

A stronger E.U. of defence makes NATO stronger.

— Federica Mogherini

Ever since the end of the Cold War, it has been our paramount interest in Europe to strengthen NATO and to extend it -…

— Tom Malinowski

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

— Penny Mordaunt

I was going to the heart of this matter, which is, the issue of whether Europeans should contribute more to NATO, I think, is…

— Philip Gordon

We need strategic strength for our industry, technology and innovation, a sense of security for our European citizens and common foreign and security capabilities…

— Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer

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

If we want to strengthen the EU, then we urgently need a two-pronged approach. First, we can save a lot of money if we…

— Martin Schulz