Despite Trump’s criticism of NATO, chief gets multiple standing ovations in rare speech to Congress – Roll Call

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Despite Trump’s criticism of NATO, chief gets multiple standing ovations in rare speech to Congress

By Jinitzail Hernández

Posted April 3, 2019 at 11:05pm

By Jinitzail Hernandez

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“The NATO alliance is not only the longest lasting alliance in history. It is the most successful alliance in history,” said NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, before members of Congress stood up to give him a third standing ovation.Despite current tension between U.S. and fellow NATO member Turkey, Stoltenberg’s remarks were met with enthusiasm on Congress’ most high-profile stage.

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