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S. Hrg. 107-16 - The State of the Nato Alliance

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Gordon Smith

Good morning ladies and gentlemen. We convene this subcommittee hearing on European Affairs, and our purpose today is to take stock of the NATO Alliance and to examine the objectives that should define its agenda over the coming years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0428613566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0242475217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001319613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001097207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.68645E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.7856E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7087E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Gordon Smith

It is an appropriate time to examine these issues here in Washington. We have a new Congress, a new President and in 2 years the Alliance will convene a summit meeting in Prague. It is essential to define today what the Alliance can and should do during this period to further the vision of Europe that is undivided, free and secure.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.83321
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0323505257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0265978859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0115972965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0084560299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.003369536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000539763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003941219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.79856E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.36126E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.77579E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.4664E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Gordon Smith

We have with us today two very distinguished panels to address these questions. The first panel will feature General Wesley Clark, a man who truly needs no introduction to this chamber. As the Supreme Allied Commander from July 1997 to May 2000 -- one of the Alliance's most crucial periods -- he served as NATO's top military officer. General Clark presided over the enlargement of the Alliance, participated in the revision of NATO's strategic concept, its basic security document, commanded NATO forces during Operation Allied Force and oversaw NATO's peacekeeping missions in Bosnia and Kosovo.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
0.889
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0148817897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0051615723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002956181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.61935E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.0189E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.0717E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.3013E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41

Gordon Smith

The second panel will consist of Dr. Jeffrey Gedmin of the American Enterprise Institute where he directs the highly influential New Atlantic Initiative, and Dr. Ron Asmus, from the Council on Foreign Relations. Ron served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs from 1997 to 2000.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.488
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0228233403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0206058481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0083166109
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014408932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012583379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011504556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008402334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001080298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.14074E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.4083E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.5292E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.4
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Gordon Smith

All of our witnesses are well-qualified to address this morning's subject and I appreciate their willingness to share their views with each of us this morning.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.718
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0370113761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0035744804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0025711946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011497097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011110265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000106604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.63081E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.31474E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.68801E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3004E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.1596E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Gordon Smith

I can think of no relationship more crucial to America's national security than our partnership with Europe with the NATO Alliance as its institutional cornerstone. It is our Nation's most important global relationship. When working together, America and Europe constitute a partnership that is globally dominant in all key respects, economically, politically, and militarily.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.83321
VADER
0.552
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0216294793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0186296631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0159993826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025101737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0020808138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0016383641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014803484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005722498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.14949E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.9787E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.2507E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Gordon Smith

As we look back at the last decade, we can firmly state that the Alliance has been a stunning success. It began the decade by winning the cold war. It has expanded the zone of peace, cooperation and democracy in Europe through NATO enlargement and the Partnership for Peace. It effectively used its military might to check the carnage and the brutality the regime of Slobodan Milosevic was inflicting upon peoples of the former Yugoslavia.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
0.893
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1056964742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0538676046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0232584367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0183380558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0056927835
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0036394416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007292699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003061114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.842E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.973E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.697E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Gordon Smith

As NATO enters a new decade I believe that our new President faces an equally challenging task.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0305738708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0157816074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0042248586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0040106162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0030199793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012542309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002881281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.81309E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.35394E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.3855E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.2178E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Gordon Smith

Despite the Alliance's success President Bush will have to renew the confidence of our European allies in American leadership and in the role that NATO must play in transatlantic security affairs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.744
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0387590495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0257283973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0115336072
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.004698414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0032010401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0029139075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013428835
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003748446
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.08587E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.69113E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.85254E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Gordon Smith

Regrettably, ongoing efforts to create within Europe, a security identity and capability separate from the Alliance, could, and I do emphasize could, adversely affect NATO's ability to exercise effectively that central role. It is, therefore, imperative for the United States and its allies to ensure the European Security and Defense Policy [ESDP], if it must go forward, evolves in a manner that is fully integrated with NATO and does not become, in essence, a decoupling impulse in transatlantic affairs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
0.904
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0127297448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.011688401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0044717694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037351761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0026050822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009249296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006550056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001764372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.17335E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.88116E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.17732E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
4.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40

Gordon Smith

A second priority of the new administration must be to convince our European allies for the need for shared missile defenses, thereby making missile defenses an initiative that reinforces transatlantic solidarity. I have been impressed with both Mr. Bush's commitment to missile defense and by his commitment to engage and consult our allies fully on this matter.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.12026
VADER
0.953
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0709593995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0165487785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0039750943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024632371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020817564
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003994715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001421427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001114754
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.86951E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.47292E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.1856E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Gordon Smith

Our allies must not forget that NATO's security has been assured for over 50 years largely due to the U.S. commitment to sustain a technological advantage over its adversaries. When Europeans ask the United States to forego this technological edge on the battlefield, they risk jeopardizing both Allied security and Allied cohesion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.806
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0101524354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0045990619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014267342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011248767
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010769808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003835859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.57455E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.168E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.7744E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.2755E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Gordon Smith

Finally, one of the most important pillars of the European/ Atlantic relationship has been the unifying vision of a Europe undivided, democratic and secure. Translating this vision into reality is the best way to ensure peace and stability in the transatlantic arena.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.941
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1129103941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0304437068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0095348158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0082311788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0075202726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0040061746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0031866271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001235869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.67807E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.90521E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.51172E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Gordon Smith

A Europe divided into two tiers of security and economic prosperity, one secure and rich, the other unprotected and poor, is a recipe for instability and conflict. For this reason, the declined momentum of NATO enlargement over the last three and a half years has been worrisome. At the last summit the Alliance stalled the enlargement process even though at least one candidate country, such as Slovenia, and perhaps others met the standards set by the newest and even some of the older members of the Alliance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.459
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1142867026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0367527187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0340633676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0147275234
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0140511198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0083909181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024134029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0009950018
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001346666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.5874E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.19302E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Gordon Smith

Consequently, the Alliance's open door policy today stands on wobbly legs. Procrastination is no longer a sufficient alternative to invitations; and, NATO's open door policy will not be credible in the absence of invitations at the Alliance's 2002 summit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.034210243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0311461859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0110322027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0082152525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0045996847
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0033352931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009509656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.45702E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.0093E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.8814E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.4318E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Gordon Smith

I strongly endorse the efforts of the Vilnius Nine, the nine Central European democracies seeking NATO membership, to renew the momentum behind NATO enlargement. I challenge our new administration to lead the effort to build a new and powerful consensus in support of enlargement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.848
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.024889817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0069656482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0034975423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0032719989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012504976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004730854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001727315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.5434E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.47396E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.53665E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.52019E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Gordon Smith

And, I challenge our European allies to support vigorously and to work to achieve the inclusion of new members into NATO. It is my hope that no later than NATO's next summit, the Alliance will issue membership invitations to those Central European democracies which are ready to make a net contribution to its security and responsibilities. Let me underscore one critical point, when the Alliance makes its determination as to which states to invite to accession negotiations, it is imperative that the Baltic states be assessed with the same criteria as are applied to any other European democracy. Indeed it is my firm belief that the Alliance can only benefit from a Baltic dimension within its ranks.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.41369
VADER
0.92
Very Positive
Moderation
Self-Harm > Intent
2.9781395569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7100218683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.4066372067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.9470939636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.9110790677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.6569254678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.2249141689
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.144392089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1300290925
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0911958807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0490104663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40

Gordon Smith

To conclude, I cannot think of a more important step designed to enhance transatlantic security and reaffirm the commitment of the United States and our European allies to the transatlantic Alliance than to bite the bullet on the issue of enlargement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.834
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1491632196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0345391803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0059427115
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0051242896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0029987572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006710349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000634299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003209871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001396534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001317479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.97566E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Gordon Smith

Now before turning to our distinguished panelists, it's a privilege to be seated here with my friend and colleague from Delaware, Senator Biden.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.691
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0159437506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0107460794
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015206116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001494009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010812476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00025029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001042747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.5968E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.06069E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.1036E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2575E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Joe Biden

Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Mr. Chairman, I share your view about the quality of this panel and I think our first witness, to use an overworked phrase in this place, is a great American. He knows more about NATO, at least in my view, and is more qualified to speak to it than anyone we could have before us today. Ron Asmus has also played a very key role in this country's alliance matters. He was one of, as you point out, the Clinton administration's main architects of NATO enlargement and today, Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary are productive members of the Alliance in no small part because of his effort. He also helped negotiate the relationship between NATO and the ESDP, the EU's European Security and Defense Policy. Our third witness has also been an important player in the nonprofit world, directing the New Atlantic Initiative of the American Enterprise Institute. Jeff has been someone we have called on more than once here in this committee and I am delighted that he is willing to come back.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.80952
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.80952
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.05412
VADER
0.944
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0116138857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022684853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011940386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011546455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005031175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000353972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00013583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.41811E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.137E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.2352E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2858E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
53
Sprache Difficult Word Count
52

Joe Biden

Mr. Chairman, it is a cliche to say that NATO is the most successful alliance in history, but it is a cliche that is both true and worth repeating, because I fear that many of our colleagues underestimate NATO's importance and the need for a continued American leadership to keep the Alliance strong. I don't think you will be offended if I say General Clark and I had a brief word prior to the start of the hearing. I have attended so many conferences over the last 28 years on whether NATO is in trouble, is there a crisis?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
-0.545
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0189066035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0110504181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0108933054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025034753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012467596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004346231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003106826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.65556E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.00801E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.3281E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.8522E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Joe Biden

I haven't paid much attention to the alarm bell sounded by many for the last couple of years. I do think there is a mood change, both here and in Europe, that I think is not particularly healthy, about the need for NATO, the composition of NATO, and the relationship of NATO to any European initiatives. I am concerned that some of the initiatives that individually, are arguably well-founded, but taken in the aggregate, raise more problems for our relationship with NATO.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.753
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.1001235796
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0701162673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.065750978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0130274319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0098263619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0096189331
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003981931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.06294E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.18862E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.2209E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.384E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Joe Biden

The new administration has been less than enthusiastic in at least its verbal assertions relative to KFOR and SFOR and our involvement in the Balkans. The only talk that has taken place thus far has been talk that related to diminishing our involvement. Although that has not occurred since the President has been sworn in, as my recent trips to the Balkans demonstrated, people are literally waiting with bated breath to find out what this administration is likely to do.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.445
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1076320768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0311357668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0182726202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0091163842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0044761975
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0021650168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006932773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002526269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.27345E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.9455E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.4601E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Joe Biden

And indicated to you to before, Mr. Chairman, I hope in their assessment and reassessment of our position that is underway that they speak sooner than later because silence is getting almost as dangerous as assertions of drawing down our forces. The ESDP is obviously another concern that you mentioned for NATO, and that comes from the other side of the Atlantic. Until recently I had not worried too much about it because the Europeans' track record in meeting defense commitments has been on the whole somewhat wanting. But I think they set their headline goals at a low enough level that they will be able to meet those goals, and appear to have made some significant change in their security circumstance without having done so.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.64663
VADER
0.547
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0461914868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0138419506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0035129557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002393403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016701437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014780266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008403455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001856111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.79381E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.00514E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.3243E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39

Joe Biden

What worries me is first, coordination between NATO and ESDP and second, that meeting these headline goals will exhaust the will of the parliaments in those countries to meet the Defense Capabilities Initiative, which they signed onto a couple years ago. Put differently, I can foresee NATO in several years having a technological gap between the United States and almost everyone else that could widen to the point where we would be the only member capable of 21st century war- fighting, while the Europeans would be relegated to peacekeeping operations. It seems to me that it wouldn't be a very healthy alliance, and not one that would provide a lot of cohesion in the next two decades.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.42744
VADER
-0.472
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0368441048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0290348195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.007872234
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0036146241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0031250896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022880326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001985701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.80993E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.8454E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.131E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.466E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38

Joe Biden

So in addition, the President moving very cautiously -- to his credit -- on his commitment to national missile defense it yet is another area of stark division at least at this point between the United States and Europe as well as the deafening silence about our open door policy on expanding NATO further. There's a lot of reasons for us to pay attention to what our witnesses have to say today because I will conclude by saying there are even some on this side of the Atlantic, in this body, who question the preeminence of NATO as the building block upon which most of our strategy is built.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.625
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0102593709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0036391881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000961688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009457092
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000864238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005272102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003528857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.99811E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.8354E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.3594E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.0653E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

Joe Biden

We hear time and again, some of our colleagues talking about the fact that the combined GDP of Europe is larger than the United States. Shouldn't they do more and shouldn't we be less involved and so on and so forth. There's really a quiet debate going on in this country about whether or not we are and should remain a Europe power. It's the single most important debate we are going to undertake and I pray God that it is resolved in the direction that we must, we must remain a European power. I don't know how you could do that without men and women in uniform on the ground, and in an organization that is viewed as vibrant and relevant by our European friends.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.938
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0191489366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0169158782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0040470928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016728392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004656061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002823747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.86399E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.81213E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.9764E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.677E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.3816E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Joe Biden

But, although there's much more to say, there's much more to listen to, and so what I will do is cease and desist at this moment, Mr. Chairman, and look forward to hearing from our three witnesses.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1409753575
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.009005348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0070103219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0035641187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.003369305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016024554
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007019049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001779148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.89311E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.31957E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.48781E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85.2
Gunning-Fog Score
7.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Gordon Smith

Thank you very much, Senator Biden. And General before we turn the mike to you, I would like to recognize three individuals who are with us today that deserve recognition. First is Jean Kirkpatrick, who is on the front row behind us. I think everyone knows her role in our country's history over some important foreign policy issues. She was the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations holding the rank of a Cabinet member in the Reagan administration. She is also known for her frank defense of the interests and values of the United States and the West in that post. And, she was also one of the first to publicly call for the enlargement of NATO's membership and has been an advocate of additional expansion. We welcome you Madam Ambassador to this hearing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.956
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0496039516
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0164053694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0118908785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0055620789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0030915824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0026454643
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007518476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001865746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.50071E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.8564E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.2105E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46

Gordon Smith

Also from abroad we have two guests from Romania. The Minister of Defense, Ioan Pascu, we welcome you, sir and also the Romanian National Security Advisor to the President, Ioan Talvic. We welcome both of you gentlemen here.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.836
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.032091816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.006894915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0052654232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0028423348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0016141259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008187189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005534363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000268873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002408354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001322031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.28986E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Gordon Smith

General Clark, the mike is yours. We're anxious to learn from you.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0223133859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0111275331
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002065399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015731275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011490455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011361582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000784612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.81434E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.10935E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.25623E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.6859E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
87.9
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
1.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Jeanette Clark

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Senator Biden, thank you for the opportunity to testify here today concerning the state of NATO and the challenges ahead as we look forward to the 2002 summit. I have prepared a written opening statement, which has been submitted and I won't go through all of that, but let me just say first, I'm very grateful to the members of the subcommittee for the support that they have given to me personally and for their support for the many achievements of NATO over the past decade.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.948
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.042791033
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0090464629
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0049333881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007265016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000685022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004737241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001478186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.40366E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.542E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.03E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.894E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Jeanette Clark

I think the members of this subcommittee and the leaders in the U.S. Congress and the Senate need to take credit also for the many achievements of NATO. I think NATO has proved itself over the decade of the 1990's probably to be the most adaptive, innovative and responsive of the many multinational and international institutions. We've reached out to former adversaries in Partnership for Peace and in Permanent Joint Council on NATO Enlargement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.88
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0541589689
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0056630841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0035577825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020554564
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009654391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009490484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005589997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000151565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3769E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.0797E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.025E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Jeanette Clark

We've created a new strategy and a command structure. We created new forces and capabilities and when necessary NATO acted in Operation Deny Flight and in the implementation force for the Dayton agreement and again Operation Allied Force and KFOR to operate Kosovo and prevent ethnic cleansing there. Today we remain engaged on the ground. But I do feel that NATO is at a crossroads today, a crossroads that emerged at the end of Operation Allied Force. And we have not moved effectively off that crossroads yet.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.7376
VADER
0.722
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1607447513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0152605426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0132982823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0106932115
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0104940904
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0041520248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.00077695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005016275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.61211E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.10344E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.7042E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Jeanette Clark

The source of the challenge is diverging interests, Europe and the United States, or at least a perception of those interests. On the one hand European statesmen profess a desire to follow through on their vision of an integrated united Europe. They wanted to have a common foreign security policy and how can they have that policy without some means to implement it? And on the other hand they profess allegiance to NATO as the primary institution for collective defense in Europe on this side of the Atlantic, as Senator Biden referenced, there are still questions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.968
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
5.0748221576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.197800668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0979636214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0250224693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0247494201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014991099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005557715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002118589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.21804E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.79986E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.91631E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Jeanette Clark

I personally believe that the United States must anchor its security in the strongest possible partnership with Europe, but there are many who believe that we have interests elsewhere, interests what would be sufficient to justify reducing our obligations and commitments to Europe and broadening it looking elsewhere, westward or southward, or in some way reducing the perception of the United States as a European power. And these sets of perceptions are being played out in the discussion of the European Security and Defense Program.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.21888
VADER
0.964
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.1802839339
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1592001179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0818350294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0291383098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.018724351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0030504963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0026856578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005471379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.31862E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.23002E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.22791E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Jeanette Clark

I think that greater European contributions to their own security and defense are a political imperative on both sides of the Atlantic. But what is at issue is how this will actually be managed, and what it means. The discussion thus far has been primarily at the technical level, but the technical discussions are masking some fundamental political divergences. The technical discussions have been about transparency and whether the European Union would begin discussions on security issues without sharing those discussions with NATO. They have been about planning structures and whether the European Union would have its own command and staff organizations that could help plan and do estimates to inform policymakers or would they rely on NATO command and staff planning organizations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.66356
VADER
0.821
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0356219505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0099058328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0055552144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0046491597
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0024385088
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000622633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004184341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001644743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.49596E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.6248E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.195E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
49
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

Jeanette Clark

But these mask a fundamental policy problem, I think for the United States and for Europe, and if it could be dealt with at the political level, we would be so much stronger. The fundamental question at the political level is whether the United States will be there, in Europe, when there are security challenges. Will we be there? If we will always be there, then really what is the need for the European Security Rapid Reaction Force. And on the other side, the question to the Europeans has to be, will you really rely on NATO first? In all matters of security? Do you really mean it when you say that if NATO acts then there is no need for the European Union to act separately?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.1431
VADER
0.85
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1397580374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0591181277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0348850444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0071631206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0065195316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0023231301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022036384
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.32075E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0797E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.88274E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.18905E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Jeanette Clark

It is always said with the assumption that it would be the United States, which would prevent NATO from acting, but of course NATO is an Alliance of 19 sovereign nations. Any one of these nations could, in some particular case, determine that it is not in their interests or in the interest of others in Europe that NATO would be in charge and they could block a NATO as well as the United States. So there is this fundamental issue. This is an appropriate time for a new political understanding, transatlantic, which would see Europeans and Americans renew the pledge that they are bound together in defense and in security issues, that together we can move the world and separately we cannot.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.12026
VADER
0.897
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0546338677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0312284566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0111694404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0049868857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0049029077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.003563378
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0016448015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001344243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001060589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.09267E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.6283E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Jeanette Clark

And so, that is the fundamental crossroads that we are at. Now, appreciating this crossroads and working with it is complicated by three other issues. First, we have got to deal with the Balkans. That is where we are operationally committed. NATO has to succeed. Succeeding there means American leadership and that means keeping the United States committed not only in policy, but also on the ground. Second, we've got to deal with the issue of missile defense. Missile defense is a divisive issue in the Alliance, but I think it is wrong to suggest that missile defense is a tradeoff for ESDP, as some have: "If you accept our American national missile defense, we will accept your ESDP."
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.36772
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
0.93
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0548229669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0047077563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0046286776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0042799151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0037793514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0026820437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004931705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002293112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002217375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001042324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.94963E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Jeanette Clark

No, these aren't tradeoff issues. These are each fundamental issues that need to be understood. I think the United States is going to go ahead with missile defense, but I think that missile defense has to include protection for Europe. I think it has to include European participation. I think it has to be connectable to broader frameworks and I think there has to be a strong, complete case made for the movement into missile defense, including both why we need it, what the technologies are and their capabilities and finally, what is the structure of global, strategic stability that we seek to gain by moving in this direction?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.92
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0350767514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0185322555
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0049738959
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019654417
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008970689
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008674681
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002029608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.52266E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.7891E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.2625E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.702E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32

Jeanette Clark

And finally, there is the question of NATO enlargement and our relationship with Russia. I do believe that NATO enlargement is the issue that the Alliance must face before the summit in 2002. The promises are no longer enough. We got through the 1999 summit with the promise of the open door. Now, nations in Eastern Europe expect to be invited to join. The promise of NATO membership is the strongest positive incentive that we can offer these nations for reform, for Westernization. NATO membership is the strongest action we can take to project stability and security eastward. So I think it is time that the Alliance moved forward on this issue. There are a number of arguments in favor of it. There are some against it. I have outlined many of these in my prepared statement, but I come down on the need to enlarge NATO and I think that an enlargement should move forward with the states that seek NATO membership, and it should include a Baltic dimension.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.7
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.7
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.885
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1801156672
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0227633383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0137317838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.010628991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0050790008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0043811429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019204645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006742803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005202428
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004685102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.08851E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39

Jeanette Clark

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0210641898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0105216139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.002424635
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018044693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005722259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.00038729
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000173174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.1227E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.8731E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.2185E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.9E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
99.1
Gunning-Fog Score
0.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

Note

[The prepared statement of General Clark follows:]
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.1663294737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0108727574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.008105184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0061819155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018940043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003165774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003033824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.44224E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.92039E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.51336E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.11156E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
Gunning-Fog Score
Coleman-Liau Index
SMOG Index
Automated Readability Index
Dale-Chall Readability Score
Sprache Readability Score
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
Sprache Difficult Word Count

Jeanette Clark

nato: facing the challenges ahead
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
1.597543247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1006306498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0678372104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0322171953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0043022337
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025726587
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0018141163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004000025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001451604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001343892
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001151645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Jeanette Clark

Mr. Chairman, Senators, thank you very much for the opportunity to testify today concerning the state of NATO, and the challenges ahead as we look toward the 2002 Summit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.681
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0379575562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0168017621
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0046573779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0043653788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0035763966
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.00155137
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013510172
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.7129E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.9588E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.8977E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3128E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Jeanette Clark

Since departing Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in May, 2000, I have continued to follow the issues associated with NATO, Europe and our security challenges in the region, and have also had opportunity to reflect upon many of the circumstances and challenges ahead. It is privilege to share these thoughts with the Committee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.92
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0657959317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0620949722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0206544326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0068342852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0037648508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0028187453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006229793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.87752E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4793E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.006E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.74E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Jeanette Clark

NATO today is at a crossroads. At stake is its prominence in Trans- Atlantic security issues and, ultimately its future. This crossroads is formed by the convergence of a changing European environment and changing US strategy. This is not the first time that NATO's future has been in doubt, and once again, some observers are pointing out the differing interests of Allies separated by the Atlantic. Once again pundits are finding issues of such potent political significance that they could shake the Alliance off its foundations. And, once again, the issues are complex, nuanced, and in some ways relatively abstract.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.6919370741
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.078929076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0523188675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0380131445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0096893127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0081794191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.007413984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0005029472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.79457E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.78821E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.78437E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35

Jeanette Clark

At the end of the Cold War, NATO lost its potential adversary, the Soviet Union. With the end of the Soviet threat, and the relentless growth of Soviet military power from which it was derived, many observers questioned the rationale for NATO's existence. In Europe, long time Gaullists and other, revived their dreams of a Europe free of superpower influence, or at least, domination. Some in positions of authority indicated to American policy makers that henceforth, Europeans demanded the right to take greater control of their own European matters. As these sentiments were emerging, Yugoslavia was breaking apart in civil war and aggression. Several of our European allies found themselves committed on the ground in former Yugoslavia with significant elements of their armies under the United Nations aegis engaged in a difficult peacekeeping mission.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.61904
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.09097
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1393590588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0920341699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0787757512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0059841343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0057673318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0050018694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012019559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003404129
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001234775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.93335E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.95537E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
57
Sprache Difficult Word Count
55

Jeanette Clark

At the same time the United States was more or less content to sit back and watch the European and UN effort struggle with the hard realities of Balkan strife. We were fascinated by the potential and risks of democratization and reform in the newly independent states of the former Soviet Union. Moreover, some were citing the 1990's as the time to reorient the U.S. focus westward, recognize our growing interests in the Pacific, and strengthen the U.S. economic and security presence there. Others were simply reacting to the end of the Cold War and the thirst for a peace dividend by encouraging the United States to reduce its overseas commitments and deployments.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
0.93
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0474012399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0303351175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0064717984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0039864066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020636153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004898719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002492531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000214492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001833493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001492227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.45E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45

Jeanette Clark

Consequently, in 1992, consistent with the spirit of European integration expressed in the European Treaty at Maastricht, the EU also adopted the so-called Petersburg tasks as the capabilities required from a European security and defense force. These tasks ranged from simple humanitarian operations to difficult problems of peace enforcement well beyond the aggregate capabilities of European forces at the time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.64663
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Moderation
Hate
0.0356690842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0214894491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0186117482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0160159747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0068766414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0039128528
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018866744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003332292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001646548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001306035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.79554E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Jeanette Clark

During the early years of the Clinton Administration, as our Allies struggled with the situation in the Balkans, we made clear our reluctance to shoulder similar burdens on the ground with them, giving strong ammunition to those who sought to argue that in the wake of the Cold War, the Americans could not be depended on to help resolve every problem of European security. It was only as the UNPROFOR mission began to fail in Bosnia that we accepted the obligation through NATO to assist our allies on the ground, if they needed to extract their forces. Subsequently, then, we found the will to commit up to 25,000 U.S. troops alongside our Allies in helping to enforce the Dayton agreement for Bosnia.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.13043
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.13043
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0258462358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0237528366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0112981674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0047774131
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0040964369
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0023667764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008579223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.49722E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.44825E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.18375E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.4505E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39

Jeanette Clark

But by then the momentum for greater European influence had begun to build, and the notion of a European Security and Defense Identity became embedded in NATO at the 1996 Berlin Ministerial meeting. In the 1996 formulation, the ESDI was recognized as "separable but not separate" forces and elements. A specified set of duties for the European Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe was mandated, duties which would enable him to become the strategic or operational commander for a European-only operation. And underlying this effort was the phrase "should the Alliance as a whole not be engaged." As some Europeans interpreted it this was the code for the U.S. to be able to opt out of European efforts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.782
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0137335912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0066757122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0037910322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012621418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010210268
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.00080983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001567816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.17197E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.9727E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.02483E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.3309E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42

Jeanette Clark

Sure enough, in 1997, as chaos descended on Albania following the collapse of a pyramidal investment scheme, there was a requirement for a force to enter to help stabilize the situation. The U.S. and other Allies agreed that the Alliance would not supply this force. The European force was not ready. Therefore the coalition force that entered Albania in Operation Alba was almost totally Italian and was under Italian command. But the signal had been sent again: the U.S. would not always participate in crisis situations in Europe.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.746
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0013132918
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
8.83968E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.70934E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
8.27769E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
2.00885E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
9.1629E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.1461E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.769E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.464E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.23E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.086E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Jeanette Clark

With the implementation of the European common currency imminent, the United Kingdom leaders met with the French at St. Malo in December, 1998, and announced their intent to accelerate effort to implement a European-only force. This agreement was occurring as the United States was pushing the establishment of the Defense Capabilities Initiative, a major NATO effort to reinvigorate the force goals -- force planning process after the defense cutbacks of the early 1990's. Even before the Kosovo air campaign, it was a political imperative on both sides of the Atlantic that the Europeans had to do more to strengthen their own defensive capabilities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.84583
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.941
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0753732747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0527759548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0256965286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0094467396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0030184592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0013807883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004623062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001220242
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.9264E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2104E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.6562E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41

Jeanette Clark

Conflict in Kosovo, and NATO's Operation Allied Force further heightened public appreciation of Europe's lack of modern air to air and air to ground capabilities, as well as deficiencies in intelligence gathering, strategic communication, and logistics. The conflict also generated intense transatlantic tensions due to differing interests and strategies for the conflict, although NATO demonstrated remarkable cohesion and succeeded in imposing its conditions on Yugoslav President Milosevic the tensions lingered. For the first time, in the aftermath of the war, we saw European aspirations for an independent force expressed following the European Summit at Cologne in July, 1999.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.84583
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.14842
VADER
-0.178
Leans Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0061683539
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0050173094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0010758084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006291229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004998148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003466409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002587404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.02066E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.34185E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.9328E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.7769E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
6.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
49

Jeanette Clark

After concerns were raised, many Europeans pulled back somewhat from the ambitions laid out at Cologne. But by December, 1999, at the Helsinki Summit, the European Union adopted the headline goal of a 60,000 strong deployable European only force. Major issues surrounding the force were left unanswered, but for the first time it was a mark on the wall. To many Europeans the rhetoric associated with the announcement of the headline goal was essential in persuading their publics to support the necessary additional defense resources. But not a few commented privately that it was the start of something more, a European capacity to act independently of NATO, in pursuit of Europe's Common Foreign and Security Policy. There was even quiet talk in some of the smaller countries that this might be the start of a European Army.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
0.861
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.5071623027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1160804881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0156637558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0102334692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0030749576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014553648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.8663E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.47519E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.90448E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.49527E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.11493E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45

Jeanette Clark

Over the past year, as NATO troops have remained engaged in Kosovo and Bosnia, much of the intellectual energy of the Alliance has been distracted by the need to reconcile the sometimes competing agenda of greater European integration in the security area with the recognition that NATO is and must remain for the foreseeable future the preeminent institution for European Security and Defense. Currently, the European force has been defined to include sufficient staying power for one year's deployment, so that well over 100,000 troops will be needed. Arrangements are also being made to provide the kinds of specialized police units, like the Italian Carabineri, necessary to assist in the projection of law and order in emergencies, and various discussions are underway to augment European intelligence collection and logistics capabilities. In eleven EU countries, defense budgets are or are projected to increase in nominal terms. And European leaders, especially the EU High Commissioner for the Common Foreign and Security Policy Dr. Javier Solana has repeatedly assured that NATO will be called on first when there is a crisis. Only if NATO chooses not to become involved will the EU act independently, he has said.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.13708
VADER
0.962
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.2958634645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0040258863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.003854165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026756035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020468633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0020299898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011003093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.11875E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.25134E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.6617E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.46408E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
82
Sprache Difficult Word Count
79

Jeanette Clark

While additional capabilities are most welcome, concerns remain about how these European capabilities can be reconciled with NATO. Will NATO be included in all the security dialogue on a transparent basis from the outset? Or will circumstances conspire to present NATO with an emerging crisis to which it must respond but could have headed off with prior engagement? Will the European Union build up redundant planning capabilities, which confound the ability to respond effectively in a crisis? Or will the EU be content to rely on the NATO planning procedures in order to facilitate common appreciation of emergent situations? And what if it is not the U.S. but a European power, which desires that NATO not be engaged in meeting a security challenge early on and thus blocks consensus for NATO action?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.35714
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.35714
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.71912
VADER
0.906
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1082633273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0249595876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0041386793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0035031804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0026856398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000515246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003009038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.36961E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.7145E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.84458E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.9306E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
53
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45

Jeanette Clark

While these discussions have continued at a largely military- political-technical level they have masked a growing unease at the political level. The fundamental questions on which the Alliances future depends are these: Will the European Union truly make NATO its institution of first choice for meeting European security needs? Will the U.S. pledge, and follow through, always to participate when there is a security challenge to Allied interests? If the answer to either of these questions is, no, then further problems for the Alliance are inevitable.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.89794
VADER
0.536
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.6785813719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0323255837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0239096174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0089177724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0065662396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0042820666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008819846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001197735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.07889E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.58094E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.57019E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

Jeanette Clark

As NATO has been working the intricacies of the institutional relationships, other issues also need tending. Among these are the continuing NATO engagement in the Balkans, the European response to the U.S. decision to proceed with a limited Missile Defense, and the question of further enlargement of the Alliance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0874713063
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0481498049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0063778578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.004014037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.003726939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019242136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000163923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001322628
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.65534E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.40152E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.25088E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Jeanette Clark

NATO's continuing operational challenge in the Balkans is the most urgent issue confronting the Alliance. In Bosnia, something more than 20,000 NATO troops including 4,000 Americans remain engaged in the enforcement of the Dayton Agreement. Procedures are in place to assess progress, and in accordance with the completion of requirements, reduce the levels of forces in place. However, there is continuing European angst, in the wake of the election campaign, that the U.S. may peremptorily begin withdrawals of its forces there or otherwise reduce its levels of engagement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.64663
VADER
0.904
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.1183734052
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0997926458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0423358957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0080470702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0047297748
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0028119715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0016982765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012194164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0006416883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006024256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.73715E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37

Jeanette Clark

In Kosovo, the tensions associated with the bitter relationships between Albanians and Serbs continue, with a small number of hard-core fighters among the Albanians who seem determined to intimidate and expel the remaining Serbs and open a conflict in southern Serbia adjacent to Kosovo. The international presence there of some 37,000 troops, including approximately 6,000 Americans, is vital to preserving stability in the province. The American role is particularly important, since the Albanians view the Americans as more supportive than other troops.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.506
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.1752128941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.052465708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0262589834
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.015228329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0045127104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0027260825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0016929227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004365776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.77583E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.6322E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.2872E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Jeanette Clark

In both areas the international community and NATO need to move on three general directions: first, to maintain the necessary troop dispositions and commitments (or as the Europeans have said, "all in together, all out together"); second the NATO forces in both countries must continue to take an active role in maintaining security and supporting the civil implementation effort; and third, with the influence gained by the continuing commitment of American forces, the Administration must take the lead in insuring effective civil implementation. In Bosnia, this means disenfranchising and removing from office those opposed to the agreement, strengthening the institutions of the central government, moving effectively against crime, corruption and the war criminals, promoting the return of all refugees and displaced persons, and bringing the separate armed forces under unified civilian control. Bosnia-Herzegovina needs to become one independent state. In Kosovo, there is an urgent need to move ahead with province-wide elections and define a political process with Serbia, which will provide at least substantial autonomy, as well as democracy, to the province. The international community may well decide that it cannot close the door on eventual independence of Kosovo. But what it must do is generate movement toward political resolution at this time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.38462
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.38462
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.74721
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2973
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2973
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.59598
VADER
0.972
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1093044528
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0502753246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0363355648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0337844307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0024397998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021100324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009478817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007604801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003458775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001143928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001044563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
78
Sprache Difficult Word Count
73

Jeanette Clark

The debate in Europe on the U.S. decision to proceed with a Missile Defense promises to be painful. To many Europeans the case for Missile Defense has simply not been made. Moreover, any discussion will meet counterarguments from Russia and the European left. A positive outcome to the "consultation" will require three essentials. First, a strong case must be made for the need for Missile Defense. It must include assumptions about the threat, discussions of technological capabilities, and consideration of the new shape of global strategic stability if missile defenses come into play. Second, Europe's defense and industrial needs must be taken into account in the eventual program. Europe must be protected, and European firms must receive technology and manufacturing contracts for the program as it proceeds. Conversely, however the European contribution to the program must be affordable. Third, the system must be "connectable" to other efforts elsewhere, to avoid creating the impression of drawing new lines in Europe.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.76214
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.53393
VADER
0.92
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0125857172
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0118343087
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0109419852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0047989564
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0015295211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013098559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009333411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001549413
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.66549E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.27794E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.4356E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
55
Sprache Difficult Word Count
51

Jeanette Clark

Finally, there is the question of enlarging NATO and the consequent impact on relations with Russia. The simple truth is that nations of Eastern Europe believe that NATO has promised enlargement, not merely "keeping the door open." NATO enlargement is perhaps the strongest positive incentive in Eastern Europe for reform and Westernization. But enlargement is a controversial question for the Alliance. Russia will not like to see NATO enlargement, especially not if it entails any of the Baltic countries, and though all Western political leaders insist that Russian objections will not prevent NATO from accepting any particular new member, Russian objections will no doubt remain a factor. There are also a number of other concerns raised by those who are skeptical of enlargement. Some suggest the prospective new members simply aren't ready militarily. Others cite their lack of the appropriate "culture" for membership in NATO. Still a third argument is to refer to Poland, Hungary and Czech Republic and cite the need for more time for the Alliance to absorb these new members.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.493
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0957980112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0096713957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0051973326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0025962407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015808531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007897152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007523561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001117362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.22304E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.6743E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.04882E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
65
Sprache Difficult Word Count
60

Jeanette Clark

But NATO must be very clear-sighted in assessing the enlargement issue. We said explicitly for the first round that military readiness wasn't a substantial factor in the invitation to join. In fact, the three new members are all moving forward with their plans and adaptation, though not always as rapidly as some in NATO would like. Despite the anguished U.S. debate in 1997-98 about the cost of enlargement, the record shows that we have in fact paid nothing extra for the enlargement. And during the Kosovo air campaign the three new members bore their responsibilities bravely despite extraordinary difficulty. As for Russia, it will be time for the Alliance to act on its previous prescription that NATO enlargement, bringing peace and stability to Eastern Europe will actually benefit Russia.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.80235
VADER
0.935
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0566582137
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0082769409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.007854688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0025506288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0019696166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019118523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014601304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.61587E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.2181E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.322E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.363E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42

Jeanette Clark

At the 2002 NATO Summit, it is my belief that NATO must invite new members, and these invitees must include a Baltic dimension of at least one Baltic country, perhaps more. Steering this issue will be the responsibility of the United States. European countries are more concerned about EU enlargement. Some have even suggested informally that Baltic state membership in the EU would provide these countries sufficient security as to obviate the need for NATO membership. Baltic leaders have clearly rejected that idea, noting that EU members of NATO still regard the Alliance as vital for their security. If NATO is to remain viable, reliance on the EU for collective defense arrangements must be avoided. So, too, must situations where NATO member forces might be drawn into commitments, which NATO would then have to address. NATO enlargement is thus critical to maintaining NATO's relevance and effectiveness, as well as American leadership in critical transatlantic security issues.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.36772
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.3913
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.3913
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.807
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.7093099877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0282797671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0115500829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0057392957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0036459933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011815556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000258496
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000203363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000192331
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.32231E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.40087E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
66
Sprache Difficult Word Count
52

Jeanette Clark

NATO has served for over fifty years as the bedrock of stability and security in the EuroAtlantic region. It is an institution initiated and led by the United States. It remains for farsighted and courageous American leadership to steer NATO safely through the difficult issues ahead.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.852
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.00787565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.003712063
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0029888986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019415831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013426709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005667919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003472051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.29579E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.19375E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.3638E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.4517E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Gordon Smith

Thank you, General. I wonder how you respond to those critics of Baltic inclusion who say that Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia would just be too much of a burden and an Article V commitment that we're not likely to keep? How do you respomd to that?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.093
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
1.3636527583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2886429662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.007292517
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0016229378
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009034961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005232521
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000120103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.24366E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.22E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.68E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.08E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.5
Gunning-Fog Score
7.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Jeanette Clark

Well, I think there are three basic answers to this. First of all, we're not in a state of war today or near war with Russia. So, we have never said that military capabilities per se were the sine qua non for admittance into NATO. They are not.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
-0.772
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.2595426515
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1363546704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0362181716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.02642459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0248735421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0047617075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0028929473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0008170054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005405851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004084033
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003284903
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.9
Gunning-Fog Score
7.3
Coleman-Liau Index
7.4
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
3.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Jeanette Clark

Second, there are those who would say that the European Union, if these countries are admitted, would take care of them and so they are not needed, but I can't imagine a crisis involving the Baltic states that wouldn't affect the security of Europe. And if it affects the security of Europe, it would affect the security, not only of European Union members, but it would affect American security as well. And so to me, the Baltic dimension is a necessary precondition for moving stability and security eastward in Europe.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
0.952
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1467082882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0861859357
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0224445044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0216035696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0036631613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013681369
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008881114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001643671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.21572E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.03275E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.13456E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Jeanette Clark

And finally, I think there are measures that these nations are taking to help secure themselves, to help defend themselves and I think that we can provide a very important psychological as well as physical dimension of security if we bring them into NATO, thereby helping promote stability in this region.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.04452
VADER
0.945
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0082924955
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0042018353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.003471176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016117185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004864905
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003405717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001292624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.83121E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.08077E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.38631E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.6942E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Jeanette Clark

We need to do this sooner rather than later. When I look at Russian actions and their desires to extend their definition of security -- a zone of weak buffer states around them -- and regain the preeminence of the former Soviet Union, then it gives a sense of urgency that we want to craft the outlines of European security and stability sooner rather than later. There is not so much to be gained by delay here.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.7278261483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1110910671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0610248826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0099405217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0060487364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0024718425
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011178667
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007115767
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0006195997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001951302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001867595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Jeanette Clark

We have delayed. We have worked with Russian perceptions, and yet Russian perceptions have hardened anyway, partly for bargaining positions, partly because of their own domestic reasons, partly because the people in charge in Russia today. So the move of NATO with the Baltic dimension is essential to show the outlines of a peaceful, integrated, stable Europe, which can then draw Russia in, in a constructive fashion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.542
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.5062185694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.3470832482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0805782212
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0782638148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0102337515
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0055566874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004345262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002340709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.01223E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.32225E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.6115E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Gordon Smith

Speaking about Russia, what is your sense as to how it is evolving? Senator Biden and I were in Paris with President Clinton, when the NATO/Russia Founding Act was signed. I do not think Moscow has lived up exactly to the terms of that agreement. How do you assess the evolution of Russia and its future relationship with NATO? I have actually heard Russian officials express interest in NATO membership, but it does not seem like it is evolving that way. What is your thought on that?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.455
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0719027768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0475790817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0440952514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0319015875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0187137644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0049983217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0021683312
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001147174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.16509E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.15384E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.8532E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Jeanette Clark

I think the current leadership in Russia views its security very much in cold war terms. They look for a strategic sphere of influence. It is -- they have never been reached by the wave of democratization, the openness that swept across Eastern Europe. These are people who still see things in traditional ways and are setting about reforming their security buffers. There is heavy-handed and underhanded intimidation and effort across Eastern Europe today to reestablish Russian influence, through the purchase of utility systems, or various private enterprises. I get reports of young men with bags of money showing up looking to buy into traditional arms industries and curry favor in some countries in Eastern Europe. We know what Russian threats have meant to Georgia for example. And so what we see is a broad pattern of Russia attempting to assert itself in a traditional way.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.65393
VADER
-0.182
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.7128623314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0498871494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0365593674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0320218562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0062931678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0033012097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025490483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001618563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001318842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.54125E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.25358E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46

Gordon Smith

And that doesn't include joining NATO?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0874356017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0515835476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0414346723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0062807449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0052987991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0028782912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0021809443
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005190534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002488325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002346866
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.86671E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.8
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Jeanette Clark

It does not include NATO. It's a 19th century balance of power, spheres of influence conception of security. It is out-of-date today.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1444385038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0148691091
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0114480317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0045074463
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022794497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0015347345
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012375836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001570346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001562138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001132284
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001027497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
2.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Gordon Smith

Am I wrong, General, as we look at ESDP, in thinking that the fundamental ingredient that must be introduced is the integration of ESDP's command and control structure into that of NATO. If it is separate, we have got a problem and I think Senator Biden and I have a problem keeping support for NATO in the U.S. Senate, at least that's the way I see it evolving, but if they set it up within the NATO command structure, this could be a very workable thing. It does not seem to me that that is the way it is evolving. I wonder if that is your view as well?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.064
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
1.8112402409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0606873422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0179719791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0101058795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0054261058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037416041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004038123
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000383338
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002339412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001880128
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.03449E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.3
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Jeanette Clark

Well, there's a tug of war going on inside the European Union today on what the outlines of ESDP will eventually turn into. There are some who are very candid in saying they want a European army. They want not only their own staff, but their own command and control and the ability to take independent operations. There are others who say that they want this to be a means of strengthening the Europeans' contribution to NATO. So, the outcome of that is going to be important, but I think regardless of how that turns out, I think the United States can shape this debate in important ways.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
0.935
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0049430138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0023826993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008899266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005344008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00038591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003695425
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001700362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.30003E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.99852E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.81346E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.88E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Jeanette Clark

The issue is whether or not we believe that we will always be there. I was at a recent security conference and discussed this issue with Javier Solana, who is the High Commissioner for the Common Security and Foreign Policy. I asked Dr. Solana, when do you -- you say you will always come to NATO first. If that is the case, why would you ever then need a European security force if the United States is always going to be there? He said in 1997, you weren't there. Italy went into Albania alone. NATO would not participate, would not lead it. We have that to overcome. So it is not just a technical problem of who is in command. It is fundamentally a political problem of how committed are we to European security.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.82098
VADER
0.852
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
2.2825295106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2095735166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0224351315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0175330482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0105526924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003675345
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003233741
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.81966E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.0343E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.82974E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.4386E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
11.2
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

Gordon Smith

Senator Biden.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.9368038736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0477639551
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0358255405
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0045621204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037958434
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004159772
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001298215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001232138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.85452E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.38476E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.0531E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
0.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

Joe Biden

General, you talked about divergent and diverging interests in Europe. Talk to us a little bit more about that. What interests, from the European perspective, do you see as divergent? In other words, how are their interests diverging from ours in their view?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.655
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
5.0333313644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0366674853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0365431479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0074010786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0063138694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001734378
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015487949
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.31151E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.40844E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.9199E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.0715E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Jeanette Clark

First, NATO as an alliance of sovereign nations. So every nation has its own individual interests, and, as you know, in Europe if you go from Britain to France to Germany to Italy to Spain, you will always hear the interpretation of events and the forecast of the future from that nation's interpretation. They are all a little bit different. There is a strong historical legacy among these countries, but I think what has emerged is there is a common interest in European integration.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.768
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1136843464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0327404443
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0077157587
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0060958493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006821855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003885434
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001154984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.47907E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.39864E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.63084E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.51378E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Jeanette Clark

The European Union became as an economic organ that was designed to minimize competition and promote economic well- being and preserve that the social structures that supported the democracies in these countries. It has moved into the foreign and security policy and in doing so it brings divergent European national interests and it is having a great difficulty. But just to name a few dimensions of differences, generally the Europeans don't agree with the American policy in the Persian Gulf. They would have favored a looser sanctions regime, more collaboration with the Iraqis, getting trade in and trying to work against the Iraqi regime by turning its own people against it through Westernization, a different view than we had.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.11123
VADER
0.926
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0497707573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0233927189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0118333155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0071296054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0047704616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001793115
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003864816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.3947E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.88327E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.53834E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.2395E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43

Jeanette Clark

Generally, they are more sympathetic to the Palestinian cause than the Americans are. They take a different view toward Russia than the Americans do. And as a couple of people have told me, they are working very hard to bring Russia onboard. Russia is their neighbor and they want to be its best friend. So, these stresses and strains give them the incentive to have a common policy that is somewhat distanced from the United States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.887
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.216271705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.00622234
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0054519409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0031334606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0028231358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0025841468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018773237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0007950797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007226094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001967758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.94483E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Joe Biden

I find it interesting that when I speak to American policymakers they point out that if the United States wishes to go forward with a major initiative that it is always able to essentially force its view on NATO, and is able to prevail. You hear that discussion now with regard to the national missile defense debate; that they will accept it, and they probably will if we insist. But one of the things that has concerned me off and on for the last 10 to 15 years has been that they may attempt leadership because it's unavoidable; because it's so obvious that we are so predominant.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
0.848
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0669488916
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0406230451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0271683297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0183602766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0043434778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024462792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006077274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000222661
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.68054E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.5828E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4711E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Joe Biden

But I find an increasing respect for our judgment in Europe when you speak with our European counterparts. Not just in France, but in other countries as well, people are questioning our judgment and demonstrating an increasing unwillingness to follow that judgment. Iraq is an example that you pointed out, and Russia is clearly an example. Which leads me to, what I find to be a conundrum. We are trying to get the Europeans to, in effect, stay the course on a NATO that has worked very well for a long time in absence of an immediate threat.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.76214
VADER
0.624
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
2.0231708884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0163088567
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0115729257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0071094815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0028805483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006176098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.44166E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.42158E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.8873E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.28589E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.6845E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Joe Biden

There is no concern today about the Fulda Gap being overrun and Western Europe falling. And so, as we try to deal with the diminished threat and the need, in our view, for a further cementing of this Alliance, we find divergent views on issues, for example enlargement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.29928
VADER
-0.735
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.1472823904
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0060649494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0055802488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0032457439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022466696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001483496
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
6.60533E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.42163E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.48613E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.74206E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.41615E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Joe Biden

But, whether I am in France or Belgium or Spain or Italy or Germany talk of the Baltics becoming members of NATO is by and large very much at odds with their view of expansion and where it should take place, if any takes place. They view the Baltics as not defensible. They would be lost if there was a conflict very quickly, and they view it as a stick in the eye to the Russians, going back to our differing views as to how important it is to have the acquiescence of -- or at least not the open hostility of -- Russia.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
-0.319
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1251308946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0594320765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0246286596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0174183064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0173638327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0130824294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.003845046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000267133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000236355
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002312336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001056309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Joe Biden

And so, I think it is going to be very difficult for any President from this point on, including this President, to meet the two requirements. First, How do you pull Europe together without us pulling out figuratively or literally, and yet pursue policies, which seem, on the surface, at odds with the consensus today among Europeans. You have talked about being in Germany at the conference a month or so ago. That was the first one I have missed in awhile, but the reports I got were there were very different views on everything from national missile defense, to Iraq, to the Middle East, to Russia, to expansion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.186
Leans Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0349150738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0064760025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0057331468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0021309299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008488868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008058839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005019735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.4582E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.33168E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.06249E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.5901E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

Joe Biden

I wonder whether you have any advice as to how this administration threads that difficulty? Let's assume we pass a resolution in the U.S. Congress saying to admit the Baltic States to NATO or at least one that is ready. I think one clearly is ready or very close. And we go on record as supporting a national missile defense although undefined and we attempt to maintain sanctions on Iraq. You sat there and negotiated with these folks for a long time. I watched you during the whole Kosovo undertaking. Talk to me about that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.859
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.0714015099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0705968472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0613483309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0050348564
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0038221202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.003542328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012660586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002542793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.05507E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.39401E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.83573E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
9.6
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Jeanette Clark

Well, I think that all of the issues you cite are issues that potentially push Europe to take more seriously the European Security and Defense Policy. They are divergent interests, but that doesn't mean that the United States can't lead in addressing those issues. It's a question of how we lead and so my recipe for that is first, you have to have a general inclination of where you want to go. There is only so much diplomatic capital that you can expend. You have to figure out where to push hardest, then you have got to listen to their concerns and you've got to take their concerns into account.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
0.77
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.013587196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0089653091
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0047348563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0043480988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018221652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006950985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005318313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.13474E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.67163E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.67893E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.0898E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Jeanette Clark

They have legitimate concerns on Russia. They do not want to see a return to polarization in Europe, nobody does, but the offsets to Russia cannot be given through NATO. They are from a broader context of international trade, international economics, reform and other issues that go beyond a strict security dimension. The United States has to offer some of those ideas to the Europeans if it says it is inclined also to seek Baltic membership.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.775
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1557858661
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0389779598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0180327101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0067131354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0054561642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0025560394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001146009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.71515E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.79244E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.70859E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.2833E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Jeanette Clark

On national missile defense, the United States has to incorporate European concerns and reservations. European nations do not want a disruptive debate like occurred in the early 1980's on zero/zero option, to rip apart their domestic consensus today in favor of ESDI and NATO. So, we have an obligation, if we are going to move in this direction, to provide information, to provide ideas, to provide a framework in which our actions make sense -- or our proposed actions make sense. In other words, we have got to have consultation and dialog, but I think that all of these issues are workable if we approach them that way, if we have a clear direction, if we are willing to have a give and take on the details and the timing and circumstances and if we have the ability to come forward in scenarios that are of concern to the Europeans. They want to see American leadership, but they also want to see respect for their own concerns. They have to see that and we have to give it to them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.58621
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.58621
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.2852
VADER
0.946
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0323268468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0229683137
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0071762202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0046240759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0043237691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0027680284
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0015854246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012126832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0010383722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004560609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002632589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47

Joe Biden

My sense is, and I realize my time is up, that the last thing in the world that even the French would like to see is us decide that we wanted out of NATO. I mean they have been able to have it rhetorically both ways for a long time, but my time is up.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.19
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0586894632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0147840867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0074221258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0055351302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0051592793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0039562383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000798292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002131888
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001038827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.09772E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.9917E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
4.8
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Gordon Smith

I would like to followup on that Senator Biden. I had occasion to go to make a speech at the Davos Conference in Switzerland and in connection with that trip, I had a French Minister tell me that they wanted ESDP because they wanted a European superstate and the European superstate needs a foreign policy and a foreign policy isn't meaningful if it isn't backed up by a military component and that's why he made the point ESDP's command structure must be outside of NATO. I have thought about that and wondered.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
0.271
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1206852961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0933471136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0238480061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.018038557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0160404437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0117437026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0047867896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.001179942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002137077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001239586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.67719E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Joe Biden

What did the Germans think about that?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Hate
0.0261544919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0131890978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0104050181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0065937798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0024177705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015186247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012039153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.8967E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.28216E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.6678E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.6013E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
91
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

Gordon Smith

If that is where it is going to go, I think that will undercut support for NATO in the U.S. Senate, and I just throw that out. That is my experience here, but if that is the case, do we not really need to rethink when NATO comes into play and it is not even a hypothetical. Take Bosnia for example, had this structure existed prior to American intervention in Bosnia, I do not know how President Clinton ever could have won support in the Senate to send forces into Bosnia as part of the NATO operation and it seems to me then NATO's role becomes strictly an Article V, tanks going throught the Fulda Gap kind of an organization and maybe that's where it is going to go. I do not know, but it just seems to me that those are the stakes that we are playing with because the details, as I understand the direction they are on, takes us apart. Am I wrong?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.82098
VADER
0.891
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0172599044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.007410867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0026996035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010741969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0008797659
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006080782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004020252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.3621E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.60983E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.3993E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3653E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
11.9
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35

Jeanette Clark

No, you are not wrong. That is why I say that we need to get this out of the technical details and up to the political level. The details keep taking us further and further apart. Where this ends up is with -- it is what one of the Europeans said to me, well, do you not understand that is the difference between security and defense. In other words, you know let the European Union handle the problem when it is emerging and only if it blows up would you call NATO in, but you see that is what precisely we do not want to have happen.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.1431
VADER
0.058
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.2611037577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0077112789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0044891374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025977093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022653701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001490089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004318224
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.21923E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.04143E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.3213E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.0583E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
7.4
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Gordon Smith

Well, this Minister specifically said we may want to go into Rwanda, and we want the ability to do that and if they do, then that would be a specific problem, I think, if our country did not want to go into Rwanda.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.299
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
6.1654109508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2394326497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1060230308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0488033402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0167407052
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0157468385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0048840269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0042175801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009729963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0008876102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001606785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
6.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Jeanette Clark

The Africa case is the easiest case to justify a European collective force for, but if I could set that aside for a second and deal with the fundamental issue which you raised, take the case of a country in the Baltics that has been invited to join the European Union. Now if there is political turmoil there, if there is some pushing and nudging and some threats from across the border, would we expect the European Union to provide the security reassurance for that Baltic country? This is what I have been told by Europeans that they expect the European Union to do.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
0.477
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.953251496
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0101236852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0060756702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0042567139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0034452154
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014725902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014121109
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.51222E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.0921E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.2056E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4122E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Jeanette Clark

Now, who would do this in the European Union? Would Britain and France send their troops, a small delegation, some observers to reassure people there and if they did, what would that say then about NATO? And if you think back to 1995 and how we got involved in Bosnia, it was because we had the troops of our NATO allies on the ground and in trouble and the President made the decision that, if they came to us and asked for a NATO plan to help them extract themselves in the failure of UNPROFOR that we would go in there with up to 25,000 American troops.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.309
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.023343791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0048729122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0035293691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0033145407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.003268191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001398512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002557404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001209906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.18392E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.4711E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.571E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Jeanette Clark

And then the logic was, well if you are willing to do that, then why not use the American troops to stop the fighting and get a peace agreement? And so, we would find ourselves, in the case of the Baltics or some other region, in which the European Union were to lead in dealing with a crisis, then having to followup with NATO without the benefit of the NATO engagement in the first place to head off the crisis. And so to me the issue is not technical, it is more fundamental than that. It is that NATO enlargement must keep pace with the European Union enlargement. And every effort the Europeans make to strengthen their own forces is perfectly fine and welcome, but we should always be there with them when there is a security challenge and it should be dealt with through NATO and not the European Union.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.20067
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
0.81
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0651639828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.011624788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.011366159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0065745284
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0065238295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0045588538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000906414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.53098E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.9765E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.3729E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.2109E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32

Gordon Smith

As a practical matter, and I am going to turn it over to Senator Biden, but as a practical matter, Turkey has already raised an issue on this whole proposal. As a practical matter I do not see a real welcome mat for Turkey into the European Union so where does this go? I mean how do you reconcile these conflicting memberships? And frankly it is the only leverage Turkey has in the European Union is its NATO trump card. Maybe they need to work it out, but frankly if we undo NATO, I wonder if the discipline remains in Europe to preserve the rapprochement of these ancient hatreds?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
-0.683
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0117643816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0064731619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0030749281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020314365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014581365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012148188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011868058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.5651E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.29654E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.0376E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.7863E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Gordon Smith

Let us say what happens when NATO is a diminished organization and Greece and Turkey have a problem, do they have a mechanism, a psychological mechanism of NATO to say, we have got to work this out, we are allies, we cannot go to war. Do those things become more probable. It just seems to me a whole world of new insecurities are developed when NATO's role declines. Am I wrong in that?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.95551
VADER
-0.775
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0191284242
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0153372748
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0033053962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002880485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026337917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006317851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004370455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.23744E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.55E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.15E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1792E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Jeanette Clark

No, you are not wrong. I agree that we need to preserve and strengthen NATO's role in Europe. European nations need to do more and they can do more and some have said that the ESDP is only a mechanism for rallying the support of finance ministries and public opinion to help them do more for their defense. Well, that's well and good, but in that case, we need to be sure that it is strengthening NATO, not providing an alternative to NATO.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.927
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0519038411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0109046334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0056065615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0032746739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014165471
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010116948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004837475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002648464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.42066E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.2917E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.7026E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Joe Biden

I have been somewhat cynical about this, General. At the time -- I facetiously point out that you are to blame for this whole thing, but I want to explain how. One of the things I did not anticipate as a consequence of our significant show of capability in Kosovo was the extent of the embarrassment and resentment it caused in European capitals. I was stunned by how profound it was.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
-0.841
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
5.1630392671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0650925445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0445087935
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0199785893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0032151805
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0019929514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005328329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001579382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001042476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.14905E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.00268E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Joe Biden

I was at a closed meeting with a group of high-ranking members. As a matter of fact, I think Ambassador Kirkpatrick was there as well.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.3572277501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0940187543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0687852851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0249871839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0165577294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0045090066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0042514683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002326009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001779336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.94837E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.57138E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.5
Gunning-Fog Score
5.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Joe Biden

It was in France. It was a group of Europeans and Americans, all NATO members, sending people to that particular conference, to discuss the Balkans and I facetiously said at the time that I think this should really be renamed the Three P program not the ESDIP -- or ESDP and the three P's stand for procurement, procrastination and pride. Obviously that was offensive to some who heard it. All who heard it I suspect.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.422
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1159277163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0193439366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0192320644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0079835838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0038464583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0032162661
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0029907202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0010285932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.17026E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.7961E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.86E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Joe Biden

But it seems to me that we may have had something start off here that may get out of hand because I really do not think that at the very outset, with the exception of some of the French, there is any idea or notion that there is going to be a totally independent European force capable of unity and capable of maintaining in a united Europe the military arm of the foreign policy of a united Europe. I think we're a long way from there.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.919
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1130319666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.021943578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0089808986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0071716982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0037980088
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013829877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009037538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000191166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001905791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.64558E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.93029E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
7.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Joe Biden

And I watch how the Italians and the Germans dance around the French and it is a fascinating little tribal dance that goes on, which is understandable, by the way. I sound like I am belittling it and I am not. There is a genuine desire to have a healthy environment in which Europeans can view themselves as Europeans, but there are still some stark differences that exist within Europe. The likelihood of this essentially European army to enforce a European foreign policy that is a result of a united Europe, may be a dream of some people. Maybe if it worked as well as it sounds, it would be a good thing, but I think we are a long way from there.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.955
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
1.8127894029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.5060485564
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2342860447
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.1270409557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0760407594
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0129291962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037689602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007299274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.14372E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.13588E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.0815E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Joe Biden

What I find sort of creeping into this on both sides of the Atlantic is this notion that somehow this thing that started off at 50 to 60,000 rapid deployment forces might turn into something that is like taking the multiple National Guards in the United States of America, all brave and noble and participating in all our engagements and saying they are the totality of the U.S. military. Even if that were its desire to be this European military it is far from being able to fulfill that function.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.951
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0105552186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.010012414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0067546498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0059306472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0026204207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006773261
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005448998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001212169
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.64181E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.76764E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.1666E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Joe Biden

But back in 1998 there was a Defense Authorization Act we passed here and it had a provision in it that limited U.S. participation in a combined joint task forces to air, intelligence, and logistics -- no ground forces. I am the only person who voted against that for that reason out of a hundred Senators. And the reason is that I see unintended consequences flowing from these discussions that on the surface do not have the capacity to meet the stated tasks and yet they are taking on a life of their own now, which takes me back to where I will end.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1150921453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0345773296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.006173885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022291395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021059697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018895535
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003939802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001083064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.93173E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.45883E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.41979E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Joe Biden

My dad has an expression. My dad is 85 years old, very well-read man, high school-educated man and always interested in foreign policy. My dad made a comment to me, which I have heard him make a number of times over my lifetime, not too long ago when he came to listen to a speech I made with a group of real experts -- myself excluded -- at the University of Delaware on the Middle East. Afterwards, he said to me, "Joe you know, if everything is equally important to you nothing is important." I hope this administration makes a judgment, a gradation of what they find to be the most important initiatives that are at odds with the consensus at the moment in Europe.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.27297
VADER
0.397
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0393922965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0158956012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0138729098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0114698523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026455324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012936961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010892144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.37543E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.78579E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.3669E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.092E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Joe Biden

I watched you have to work out compromises relative to bombing missions at the front end of the Kosovo undertaking that were necessary. The idea that you could just go in and say this is an alliance, but here is the deal. Chirac does not get to say anything. It does not work that way. So, this is the sort of heavy lifting we are heading into right now. We have had people, and not just because she is sitting there, like Ambassador Kirkpatrick and others in other administrations, who have understood the -- a more global view of this.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.502
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.183156936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0494876993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0208913363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0103365943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0095155869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0049757127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0018914448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000687309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003834352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001170105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.82435E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Joe Biden

I had so many questions I would like to ask you, but I do not want to trespass more on your time. But I hope the message that comes out of what we are beginning to try to focus on here is that this is pretty complicated stuff and we are at a pretty dicey spot right now. In one meeting, I will not mention his name, a very high-ranking Frenchman during a real debate we were having about an issue in a closed meeting turned to me and said, "well you imperialists." And I looked at this gentleman and said, I beg your pardon, I said I have not heard that since I met with Brezhnev as a young Senator. Imperialists? I am worried that the rhetoric is likely to escalate in a way that is not very helpful.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.10008
VADER
0.892
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1955391606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0142615594
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0108051827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0089689172
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0084563762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012212668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011377315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009239501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003858887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.26773E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.73712E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

Joe Biden

I think we should be focusing on what it is that does unite us. And I think, for one, were I asked, I would suggest that there be an awful lot of spade work done with our European friends, individually, not just collectively, on what it is that we believe our priorities to be and why they are priorities. What we are willing to get in the line on, what we are willing to compromise on, and what we are willing to talk about. Like I have said, there are a lot of people in this body, and a lot of people in this country, as there are in Europe, who understandably think the danger has passed. The idea of us needing to be a European power is much less relevant than it was 10 years ago and moving toward greater irrelevance. That somehow, we should focus our attention on other parts of the world and so, I think this is going to take an awful lot of concentration.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
-0.318
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0458264432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0214162428
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0157885603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0031256353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0018459748
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015229118
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004938487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001038208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.02376E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.96967E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.446E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Joe Biden

It has to be led by the administration. I am neither openly optimistic or pessimistic about this. I am anxious and waiting to see what priority they place on some of these things. But I will conclude by saying that you could not say, in my humble opinion, that we are going to reduce our troop presence in the Balkans. And, if Russia does not accommodate changes in the ABM, we will unilaterally abandon the ABM Treaty and at the same time, we are going to consider greater use of force in imposing sanctions in Iraq and somehow think you are going to get these other pieces taken care of. I am not suggesting that we should back off on what our interest is. I am suggesting that we should be cognizant of the fact that although I do not think NATO will break up tomorrow or the next day, I think this is all incremental. It is all incremental, but it is awful hard to staunch the bleeding once it starts. This is the first time in my career of 28 years of dealing with this, and I do not profess to be the expert that either you or Ambassador Kirkpatrick or our other witnesses are, but I have hung around long enough to know this one is real. This dilemma with NATO right now is real. It is not merely a matter of political theatrics, which we have observed off and on over the last 30 years. I thank you for your time and knowing you as I do I am sure you are going to be available for us to pick your brain and seek your advice as this unfolds.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.39204
VADER
0.068
Neutral
Moderation
Self-Harm > Intent
2.9781395569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7100218683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.4066372067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.9470939636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.9110790677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.6569254678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.2249141689
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.144392089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1300290925
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0911959214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0490104663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.9
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
54
Sprache Difficult Word Count
59

Jeanette Clark

Yes, I will. Could I have just a word in response to that? I am concerned about the rhetoric and I do believe that in advance of the capabilities. The tenor of the discussions, the ideas that are advanced have a weight of their own in diplomatic affairs and that is why it is so important to get this dialog right. It seems to me the dialog has to have two fundamental tenants. No. 1, we do want the Europeans to do more. We welcome it. We encourage it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.855
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0533995917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0073166317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0063590007
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0033163429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000913977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007554584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001594932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.66173E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.018E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.1044E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.126E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.4
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
9.6
Automated Readability Index
2.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Jeanette Clark

If it's a 60,000-man force that can go over there and stay for a year, that's wonderful, if you are going to add carabineri and gendarmerie capability, that's even better, if you want logistics and intelligence, great, all of that is important. Please do it. But second, that the United States will be there with Europe to deal with its security as well as its collective defense issues. We want to be consulted. We want to engaged. We believe NATO is the right forum and we, America, take you Europeans up on your pledge that if there is trouble, NATO will be the first institution turned to and if we follow on those courses, I think we can use this to strengthen NATO.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.42139
VADER
0.977
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0284415699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0280750886
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0277992542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.007774245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0034736266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021334654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008918187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000287371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.0456E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.84441E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.72134E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Joe Biden

Mr. Chairman I have been very careful to give the new administration time and not be critical, in large part because they are just working their way through a lot of this. But that is also why I said I hope we do not remain silent too long on what value we place on NATO and what value we place on our participation, including ground forces, with NATO in the Balkans. I think that is the strongest message this President could send right now because literally everywhere I go in Europe they wonder what is going to happen. The question is, do we have reason to question whether you will be there and to them there is an immediate, precise example.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
0.897
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.5743179005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.3151662648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0791601662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0687110471
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0592694443
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.056681491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.001256665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009124973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000108382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.2043E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.04562E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Joe Biden

It is the Balkans right now. There are folks there, so this can only come from the President. It cannot come from Congress. And I think that the President, as he gets his sea legs here and gets underway, there will be a very, very strong, unequivocal statement about us being a European power and that we plan on staying. NATO is a cornerstone and we're in to the end in the Balkans. I think that will do an awful lot to affect -- presumptuous of me to say this -- affect the debates in parliaments in other countries and with your former counterparts at the NAC.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.213
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.3498492762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0607228314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0588955823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0190287174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.00660558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002728309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.14689E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.1958E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.1112E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.8526E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.673E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
9.4
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Jeanette Clark

I think that's exactly right.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.1517424826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1249058521
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1174729434
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0361170241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0244271214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0193673914
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0074764976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0015580568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.73959E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.27436E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.4387E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

Gordon Smith

Thank you, General. We appreciate your sharing your experience and perspective with us this morning. We are better for it. We will now call forward our second panel, which will be Jeff Gedmin and Ron Asmus. They have already been introduced. So, we will invite them to come forward and speak to us.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.896
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0799308647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0535011233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0309507013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0275320577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0038453098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0025724477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.002250199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008985801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.46099E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.1633E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.9351E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.6
Gunning-Fog Score
7.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Gordon Smith

Dr. Gedmin, we'll start with you.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0116462681
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0114681032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0031363663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0028383178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0023826582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009429472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004284705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001346464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.69293E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.1303E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2768E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Gordon Smith

STATEMENT OF DR. JEFFREY GEDMIN, RESIDENT SCHOLAR AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE NEW ATLANTIC INITIATIVE, AMERICAN ENTERPRISE
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0834455946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0396710559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0192174557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0099275821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0092702787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0057044399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004803392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002014388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.83114E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.3399E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.7624E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.1
Gunning-Fog Score
3.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Jeffrey Gedmin

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I thank you both and I thank the committee for the invitation. I too have a prepared statement, which I will submit for the record and I would summarize briefly for you. If I may start, I would like to try to tie a few things together. Senator Biden, you said that, according to the good wisdom of your father, if everything is equally important nothing is important and I think that that relates to something you said, Senator Smith at the beginning that we in the United States have had and continue to have or want to have, a preferred relationship or option for the Transatlantic Alliance. We have many alliances, many partnerships and they're all important, but this is particularly important to us and something I think is changing, Senator Biden. I think you are right. I think there is a mood change. That is the expression you used.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.9
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.9
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.917
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.1615777495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0699611206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0686396786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0357685494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0166358426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0143407073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0056101497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001079555
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.29484E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.60024E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.44222E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32

Jeffrey Gedmin

I think that you can look at our behavior, our policies over the last decade and you can pick and choose areas where we have made mistakes and it has cost us capital and credibility, but I also think that regardless of what we have done or what we would do the conditions are changing and I cite three things. It is an objective fact that the cold war is over and they, our West European friends, are less dependent on us. I think that changes the quality of the relationship. Two, generations are changing. Well, they will always change. But the Helmut Kohl generation is gone. That generation that had this point of reference or orientation that had to do with airlift, care packages, Marshall Plan, that orientation that led them to believe or know when in doubt or conflict, the Americans were always on the right side and we stand by them. That orientation is gone and last, but not least, the European Union is a very different sort of animal.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.011920304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0067320529
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0021646825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016734566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015481348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010003365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005428138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.54976E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.4002E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.2104E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.3072E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

Jeffrey Gedmin

It has long ceased being a common market, but it is becoming increasingly political. So, where does that leave us? I just want to set up the brief comments that I make to you. I think the relationship is being renegotiated, especially from the West European side. And I think that we may be running into a conflict over visions, on what the relationship should look like in the future. Back to the great wisdom of your father, I was in Berlin recently at a conference, I objected, half- jokingly, half-seriously, to the conference organizers for the language in the program. It frequently mentioned the world emancipation, ESDP, the Euro, et cetera, emancipation. I said we Americans have thin skin. That hurts us a little bit. Why do you feel like you need to be emancipated from us?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.02165
VADER
0.926
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0251775899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.017052349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0048848276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0027098851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020147651
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011604774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005359064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.51383E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.19719E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.6418E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.1183E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
11.5
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38

Jeffrey Gedmin

I also objected, half-jokingly, half-seriously, to the conference organization that began at the top of the program with a panel on the European Union and North America, the second panel, the European Union and Russia, the third panel, the European Union and the Middle East. I raised my hand and I said well, that doesn't make us feel special. A German parliamentarian raised his hand and said, well, relax, we love you Americans. It's just a fact that we love others equally. And I said, we don't. We have a preferred option for the transatlantic relationship. It is a prism through which we see a lot of things important that we do within Europe and the world and if you are starting to view the relationship in different terms, we ought to have a very frank, candid, conversation about it now.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.27297
VADER
0.978
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
1.5480571426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0498919282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0146867984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0051084517
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0030944993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014354674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013467849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003133751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001408798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.02273E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.3533E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

Jeffrey Gedmin

Mr. Chairman, Senator Biden, four very brief points in summarizing my statement. Two points have to do with unfinished business in the Alliance and two about business ahead. First point, the Balkans, President Bush has signaled that he desires a change in policy. It may, mind you, even make sense to review policy for many reasons, including the fact that Mr. Milosevic is gone, but I would urge us to continue the following:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.4956922494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0145342899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0064410815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0026577283
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0021383132
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005237973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003434914
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
5.50299E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.53248E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.48573E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2626E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Jeffrey Gedmin

No. 1, whatever we do in the Balkans, we view it in the context of our grand strategy toward Europe. Two, that we do not do anything that leads to or could reignite the crisis, including the reduction of our military commitments. Third, if we do consider reducing our military commitments, I think it would be a grave mistake if we did it in such a way that damaged our standing in the Alliance. General Clark said to me before we began today that in his view we cannot lead the Balkans and lead the Alliance and I think there is a lot of truth to that. And finally, I would just point out that we have intervened twice in the Balkans in a decade. We have invested billions of U.S. dollars and risked thousands of troops and at end of the day in my view some U.S. presence, we could argue how much and where and for what, but some U.S. presence is a modest overhead cost for a contribution to security and peace in the region. That is point one.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.20067
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.53408
VADER
0.502
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
2.3969430476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.6644139532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.2719945041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2461781725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0289700052
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0035618017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004846877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001390394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001006725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.76403E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.5184E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42

Jeffrey Gedmin

Point two, unfinished business, that has to do with what we have already discussed this morning, NATO enlargement. It is the completion of Europe. You, Mr. Chairman said Europe whole and free, that is morally and strategically still important to us. If that is true I think we have a lot to do with the Western allies because there are some points of division. I think it is absolutely critical that each and every member who joins the Alliance should be qualified, should value and make the Alliance stronger.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
0.853
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.8129897527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0725309714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0562292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0281013316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0071727314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0070041278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012023126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007281323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000388503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.67327E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.66633E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Jeffrey Gedmin

But I would also say, as I have said about the Balkans, that we ought to look at NATO enlargement in the context of our grand strategy toward Europe. And in this context I hope that we will consider, as conditions permit, the biggest round possible at the summit in 2002. I would also point out as a footnote that, as Zbigniew Brzezinski points out, that with all the problems and frictions that we have in the Alliance today NATO enlargement is still one project upon which we generally agree and I think that is important.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0832632708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0712950306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.063642743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0427746185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0359648024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0031709216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017106873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0010543549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.60515E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.904E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2517E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Jeffrey Gedmin

But two points, Mr. Chairman, about business ahead. First missile defense, we have moved in this country toward a common assessment of the threat. President Bush has committed to moving forward with development and deployment of missile defense and I think that is exactly the right thing to do. Now I think the right thing to do is ask ourselves not that we move forward, but how we move forward because it ought to be done in the context of a healthy alliance that grows stronger and not weaker.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.824
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1242229831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0529258279
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.012278225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.005950197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0045405486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0042552001
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001298581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.20505E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.97335E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.43705E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.26755E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Jeffrey Gedmin

There are many concerns that our West European allies have. One, and probably atop the list, is the Russians. Now sometimes I have to tell you, Mr. Chairman, I am curious what Russia, our West European allies are worrying about. As you know, the Russians proposed last week to work jointly on missile defense. It is not the first time. President Putin was already pitching a version of the idea last summer, but it is also true that when the Russians are not proposing to work together on missile defense, Moscow is spending inordinate amounts of time ridiculing the rationale for such a system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.238
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1675112755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0192953215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0183251221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0093684685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0086291286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0045864392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0017308601
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014629055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.96074E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.03579E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.2712E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
11.9
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Jeffrey Gedmin

Defense ministry spokesmen have said that the true missile threat is actually nil, that U.S. threat scenarios represent a fantasy of American defense planners. And according to President Putin, not so long ago, the missile threat, and I quote, "Which Americans mention does not exist today and will not exist in the foreseeable future." I think we do need to engage the Russians, but we should harbor no elusions about the mischief that the Russians are trying to conduct. And I think it is a welcome sign that many West European leaders from George Robertson at NATO to Joschka Fischer, the Foreign Minister of Germany, thus far have refused to be swayed by such mischievous Russian behavior.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.11123
VADER
-0.747
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0282712746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0083587496
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0065529908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.003995137
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0022970225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020772964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0015179427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0008729654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.74479E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.43826E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.7443E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44

Jeffrey Gedmin

Still, I think there is a lot that we have to do. I think the United States needs to undertake a major campaign of engagement and public diplomacy with our allies to discuss missile defense and it should include in my view the following three issues: One, a continuing and robust conversation about our threat assessment. Two, an explanation of why we believe ballistic missile defense carries far more benefits than potentially harmful side effects. And finally, an explanation of how prudent steps toward ballistic missile defense will be compatible with sensible arms control and nonproliferation policies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.847
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1169883064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0369921647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0092760616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0026680793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0018929679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015440448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005662441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002789854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.45255E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.8023E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.9709E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34

Jeffrey Gedmin

I was disappointed, Mr. Chairman, that Prime Minister Blair, during his recent visit to Washington, did not take the opportunity to show leadership on the issue. I confess to you. I expected more from America's oldest and staunchest ally, not least of which because our new President Bush went out of his way it seems to me to offer a strong and clear support for a project near and dear to Prime Minister Blair's heart, and that is the European security and defense policy or the European Rapid Reaction Force.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.928
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0114455113
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0066800174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0030342866
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0022857295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009174737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000420493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002170114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001925828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.96362E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.76584E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.3618E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Jeffrey Gedmin

This is my final point, I will be brief, a few observations. I believe that now we should spend far less time debating the merits and modalities of the European Rapid Reaction Force. Not because it is unimportant, it is, but there are important items on the transatlantic agenda that deserve great attention, NATO expansion, missile defense. I would like to add a new approach to Iraq with the ultimate goal of removing the dictator Saddam Hussein from power. We have made our arguments about ESDP and Rapid Reaction Force, build capabilities, not just institutions, we have said. Pursue defense in a way that strengthens NATO and does not undermine the Alliance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.61904
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.30228
VADER
0.941
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.8630149066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.2559166169
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0879324623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0301081862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0118026182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.004590859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0032698495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.66695E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.9719E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.3553E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.226E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36

Jeffrey Gedmin

But today, in my judgment, the debate has become overly acrimonious and unnecessarily counterproductive. I agree with Senator Biden, if I heard him correctly, that the debate to some measure is largely theoretical because we are still asking, will our European friends put up the money and build the capabilities? Now, Mr. Chairman, please do not misunderstand me. I continue to share reservations about the European defense project. You and Senator Helms wrote recently in a letter to the Daily Telegraph in London that you worried about, and I quote from your letter, "The true motivation behind ESDP, which many see as a means for Europe to check American power and influence within NATO." I share this concern.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.911
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0328918017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0286546303
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0157145303
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0112054979
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026413982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011577338
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007173922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.94269E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.1314E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.91721E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.35339E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41

Jeffrey Gedmin

When French President Jacques Chirac says, for example, that European defense will develop quote, "In complete harmony with NATO." I ask what kind of NATO he and others are thinking about. Some of us believe that an effective NATO thrives on American leadership, that without this leadership, NATO will loose its effectiveness for action and become an institution where inaction, passivity, and lowest common denominator politics are the order of the day.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.103
Leans Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0225387324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0079170277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.007681657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024088455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022746483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020441186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008522044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002033349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002022976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.17492E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.06403E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Jeffrey Gedmin

Others, Mr. Chairman, contend that leadership is domination and that American dominance is a problem. That is why I believe various annexes to the Nice Treaty speak of things like an EU strategic partnership with NATO. Each organization dealing with itself -- with each other on an equal footing. That NATO show total respect, I quote, "For the autonomy of EU decisionmaking" or why the French general chief of staff testifying before Assembly Nationale said that one annex to the Nice Treaty was specifically worded to rule out, and I quote, "Any interpretation that would give NATO a decisionmaking priority in their reaction to crises."
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.852
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0857512816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0721859862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.005092935
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0033608841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0026359501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017106038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001585845
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002486617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001402668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001318784
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.66669E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36

Jeffrey Gedmin

In a word, Mr. Chairman, with the increase of Euro- nationalist and Euro-Gaullist tendencies across the continent, I believe that there are still serious questions about the direction of European integration in general. As Henry Kissinger wrote recently, quote, "Many advocates of European integration are urging unity as an exercise in differentiation from, if not opposition to, the United States." There are questions that remain. Will the European defense policy add ships, guns or aircraft or will it simply decouple important assets from the Alliance and contract them to Brussels? Will, as my colleague Richard Pearl puts it, the European defense speak with a British or a French voice?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.76214
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.825
Very Positive
Moderation
Hate
0.0127539475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0111999107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0090157191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0064663262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017585628
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012762317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003518614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001249965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.62449E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.81598E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.73155E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42

Jeffrey Gedmin

Finally, Mr. Chairman, I was told that Prime Minister Blair had not read any of the annexes to the Nice Treaty, that when he confronted some of the controversial passages later, he quipped that such language did not really mean anything, that nobody was really suggesting that Europeans create structures separate and independent from NATO. It reminds me, Senator Smith, of the line from the British editor, Charles Moore, about European integration. Each and every time a strange and seemingly imprudent proposition is put forward by certain EU elites, an official steps forward to answer critics by saying, quote, "Of course nobody is suggesting that" and low and behold, observes Charles Moore, 6 months or a year later, "nobody," it turns out, is getting his way again.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
-0.178
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0140881879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0133580921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0119266362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0098983641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0077141325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008373792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003357185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001591807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001011324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.30544E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.8539E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45

Jeffrey Gedmin

Mr. Chairman, no, let us not loose our critical voice. I would only like to suggest, whatever we do with the European defense force and our criticism of it, let us make sure it is not counterproductive. Sometimes, as we well know, if we oppose it, the others want it even more. Mr. Chairman, thank you and be happy to take questions or listen to Ron's testimony and join the discussion now and then.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.12516
VADER
0.901
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0515657768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.033148966
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0150210908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.005630908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0045286743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0024487534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0016010792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007878803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.01464E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.82076E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.59575E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Note

[The prepared statement of Dr. Gedmin follows:]
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0168588769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0045855166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020634105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.002058923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009660193
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003335532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001573377
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001516941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.7497E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.4849E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.985E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
Gunning-Fog Score
Coleman-Liau Index
SMOG Index
Automated Readability Index
Dale-Chall Readability Score
Sprache Readability Score
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
Sprache Difficult Word Count

Jeffrey Gedmin

Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee, I want to thank you for the invitation to appear before you to today. It is an honor to have the opportunity to discuss with you the state of America's most important partnership. I would like to address briefly four particular issues today, all of which have considerable bearing, in my view, on the current and future health of the Atlantic Alliance. I have a prepared statement, which I submit for the record. I would be pleased at this time to summarize my statement before answering any questions you have.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.945
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.010877756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0107279768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0089191679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.002341969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010840796
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008381725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006200637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.23341E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.9519E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.9717E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.245E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Jeffrey Gedmin

a. The Balkans and Southeastern Europe
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0127320629
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0044863817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009636849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006143284
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002620906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001289284
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.97714E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.18773E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.4555E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.4819E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.744E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.8
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Jeffrey Gedmin

President Bush has indicated that he would like a change in U.S. policy toward the Balkans. It is appropriate to review U.S. policy. The ouster of Slobodan Milosevic last October opened a new chapter in the story of the region. There are new opportunities for democracy, economic development and regional cooperation across Southeastern Europe. Of course, the challenges are still formidable. The new Serb leadership has rejected the idea of turning Slobodan Milosevic over to the UN tribunal in The Hague. Belgrade has shown little interest in bringing to justice other leading war criminals, like Radovan Karadzic, the Bosnian Serb leader and Ratko Miadic, the former commander of the Bosnian Serb army, who resides in Belgrade. In fact, Serbian President Milutinovic, an indicted war criminal, continues to hold office. Alas, it's also true that while these men were among the most notorious perpetrators of atrocities, many other Serbs served as willing executioners.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.61904
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.17435
VADER
-0.872
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0583615794
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0136773291
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0122824888
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0083061481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000854884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005750981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005431835
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.64796E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.048E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.706E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.943E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
65
Sprache Difficult Word Count
60

Jeffrey Gedmin

Until the "de-Slobofication' of society properly begins, political, social and economic reform in Serbia will move slowly. Serbia needs to move from war to peace; from a communist ethos to democratic practice; and from the malign and lethal nationalism of the Milosevic era to a new period of liberal values, habits and behavior. All this will take time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0559803215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0371253933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0116231146
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0072840237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0056296842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0031451931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013437354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.83038E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.4443E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.6406E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.1964E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Jeffrey Gedmin

Serbia is not the only country in the throes of a difficult transition. Kosovo and Montenegro, both legally still part of the Yugolsav Republic, continue to seek independence. There are those who argue that it's time to end the dissolution and begin the process of Western integration. I firmly believe that the prospect of Western integration is essential to the future stability and security of this part of Europe. At the same time, though, I question whether meaningful steps toward Western integration can begin if the process of dissolution in the region is not yet complete. Mr. Chairman, the status of Montenegro and Kosovo are inconvenient and complex topics that defy simple solution. I'd argue, nevertheless, that these problems are unlikely to go away and, if mishandled, especially in the case of Kosovo, could lead to an expansion of violence and a return to instability in the region.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.375
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.375
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.7376
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.03704
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.03704
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.07146
VADER
-0.785
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0206900499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.005260374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0048769616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024934561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004313322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000298651
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001071046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.10696E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.3078E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.86364E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.504E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
52
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45

Jeffrey Gedmin

What role should the United States play? Whatever options Western policy pursues, I would urge us to consider our own evolving role in the Balkans in the context of American grand strategy toward Europe. Specifically, if the United States decides to reduce the scale of its military commitments, I believe it is essential that we do so in such a way that such steps do not re-ignite a crisis in the area. We intervened twice in a decade in the Balkans, deploying tens of thousands of troops and investing billions of dollars. I view the continuation of some U.S. presence in the Balkans as a modest overhead cost to protect our investment and contribute to the region's overall stability.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.933
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.073058554
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.053302868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0153718123
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0032256099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015931619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013344017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003104247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001842136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.89869E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.789E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.2387E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46

Jeffrey Gedmin

I also believe, Mr. Chairman, if the President decides to reduce U.S. military commitments in the Balkans, that we do so in such a way that we do not diminish our standing within the Alliance. In this context, I welcomed the statements made by Secretary of State Colin Powell, who has said that the U.S. has no intention to cut and run from the Balkans. Similarly, I was pleased to hear Defense Secretary Rumsfeld earlier this month at the Wehrkunde conference in Munich, where he said that the U.S. "will not act unilaterally, or fail to consult our allies."
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
-0.44
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1722258865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1575157978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0227779718
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0206106823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0193880478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0047744394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019018487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002679343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.9003E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.4917E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.4223E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.9
Gunning-Fog Score
7.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
9.8
Automated Readability Index
4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Jeffrey Gedmin

b. The Completion of Europe: NATO Enlargement
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0772794825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.020214988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0174858666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0131237364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0097643402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0095087205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0038147282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0007403157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002429791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001174462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001135824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Jeffrey Gedmin

Mr. Chairman, I've just said that I believe that U.S. engagement in the Balkans should be viewed in the larger context of America's grand strategy toward Europe. A central part of that grand strategy, in my view, should be the completion of Europe. I believe it's in our national interest to promote the process of broad Euro-Atlantic integration that we began after the Soviet Union's collapse a decade ago. The United States will be best suited to face the challenges of the next decades if "Europe" includes not only our West European allies, but also the young democracies of Central and Eastern Europe; and that in time this new Europe is able to join the United States in sharing responsibilities for the new risks that we all face. Admitting Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic into NATO was a step in the right direction.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
0.951
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0571839511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0397057331
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0266038958
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0142505494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0036593621
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0034015538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0032721764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.001398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.75213E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.7926E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.5226E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46

Jeffrey Gedmin

Of course, Euro-Atlantic integration should be driven by twin engines: the enlargement of NATO and the European Union (EU). Unfortunately, the EU has not yet opened its doors to anyone from the former Soviet bloc. It's clear that the EU's strategic priority remains "deepening," not "widening." This agenda began a decade ago with preoccupation over adopting a single currency for the West European group. It continues today with considerable energies being devoted to the development of a West European Rapid Reaction Force. I do hope that the EU moves forward with enlargement. The EU is an important economic and political institution. Inclusion in the EU will help the Central and East Europeans consolidate their democratic progress and accelerate economic development throughout the region. I hope, Mr. Chairman, that the United States will continue to encourage, albeit gently, our West European friends to open up the EU.\1\ -
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.7
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.7
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.98
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.021812701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0141701836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0063658692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0056760768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012501671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002818678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002267231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001085272
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.43313E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.67684E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.13192E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
62
Sprache Difficult Word Count
59

Jeffrey Gedmin

As for NATO, the Alliance convenes its next summit in 2002. In Washington, we've already entered into a period of quiet, informal predebate on what shape the next round of enlargement should take. I would urge us, Mr. Chairman, to begin consultations with our Allies as soon as possible. We want to avoid the frictions and bruised feelings we encountered last time, when our West European Allies felt that the United States did not properly consider their own preferred candidates for enlargement. Membership to NATO must be contingent, of course, on the preparedness and qualifications of each individual candidate. There must be a compelling case, moreover, that the inclusion of each and every candidate adds value and makes the Alliance stronger.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.42139
VADER
0.778
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.2346852794
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1128360513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.080380938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0120840414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0062829917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029432009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005950751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002269173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.3076E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.2685E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.6435E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40

Jeffrey Gedmin

I'd also urge us to consider NATO enlargement, though, in the broader context of what we want to achieve. That should be, in my judgment, an expanded and revitalized Alliance, which should serve as the basis for a new strategic partnership. What I'm talking about, I concede, is not easy. It is not inexpensive; nor is it without risk. But NATO enlargement is not a gamble, Mr. Chairman. It's a sound investment. I am fully convinced that the investment will pay for itself many times over. I might add, Mr. Chairman, that the continuing process of NATO enlargement also happens to be one major and constructive project about which we and our current allies generally agree, as Zbigniew Brzezinski has pointed out. With all the arguments and frictions we currently have, it's right to remember the important things we still share in common.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.68421
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.68421
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.5506
VADER
0.663
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.7970685139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2196222544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2105042106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1960837282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0079763093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0024414943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0016464761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010823575
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.8718E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.062E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.356E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
11.2
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46

Jeffrey Gedmin

a. Ballistic Missile Defense
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
11.4911571145
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.4970008973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.3479916835
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.2614047145
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0273098907
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0071515045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0012435558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009327441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.80264E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.29173E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.454E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Jeffrey Gedmin

President Bush has argued that we need to come to terms with the new strategic environment in which the United States and its Allies find themselves today. A central concern of the new administration is that the United States become equipped to defend its people and forces against a limited, but deadly ballistic missile attack, whether the attack is deliberate or caused by an accidental launch.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.22378
VADER
-0.846
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0534433755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0287558913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0118632663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0088882705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0034703222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0027060138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0020673006
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.14278E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.22495E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.22708E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.00559E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Jeffrey Gedmin

The ballistic missile threat continues to be a primary threat facing the United States. There are currently 13,000 ballistic missiles in the inventories of 37 states today. Whether short- or long-term, ballistic missiles are a cost-effective system capable of delivering their payload to a target with a high probability of success. What's more, if the United States has no means to defend itself, our adversaries will also be able to use ballistic missiles as a means of blackmail and coercion. This would pose a danger to the United States -- and our closest allies. Imagine if Slobodan Milosevic had possessed ballistic missiles capable of reaching Athens or Rome. Would the fragile coalition that fought the war in Kosovo have managed to hold together for those 78 days?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.10008
VADER
-0.298
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.7278365083
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.4485660233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.2929953625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0246392301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.011294354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0043086879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0037626396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0028349634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004032232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.80568E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.03813E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40

Jeffrey Gedmin

The United States is committed to developing and deploying missile defense systems that will protect the American people and our forces. The U.S. has also expressed its willingness to assist friends and allies to deploy such defenses. As you are aware, Mr. Chairman, our allies have expressed their concerns, though, about American plans. A central concern has to do with their worries about the reactions of Russia. Sometimes I wonder which Russia they are worrying about. The Russians proposed last week a joint European defense system. Not for the first time, of course. President Putin was already pitching a version of the idea last summer. But it's also true that when the Russians are not proposing to work together on missile defense, Moscow is spending inordinate amounts of time ridiculing the rationale for such a system. Defense ministry spokesmen have said that the "true missile threat" is actually "nil"; that U.S. threat scenarios represent a "fantasy" of American defense planners. According to President Putin not so long ago, the missile threat, "which Americans mention . . . does not exist today and will not [exist] in the foreseeable future."
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.49651
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.48955
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0344832457
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0073216921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0066379296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0047033365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0040445579
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014662799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006345162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005878838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001231705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001136325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.56855E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.5
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
66
Sprache Difficult Word Count
52

Jeffrey Gedmin

I believe that we should engage the Russians about our plans for missile defense -- just as we need to consult our allies. At the same time, though, we should be clear. The Russians understand missile defense. They know that our plans are not directed against them. What the Russians fear, of course, is that the deployment of U.S. missile defense systems will extend and consolidate America's considerable military and technological advantage. Mr. Chairman, some Europeans fret about missile defense for the very same reasons. Karl Lamers, foreign policy spokesman for the German Christian Democratic Union, recently objected to American missile defense on the grounds that it would enhance our current leadership status in the world to a position in which we would become outright "rulers of the universe." \2\ -
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.36772
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.72727
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.72727
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.71765
VADER
0.791
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.014650097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.013483144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0076442215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0059408536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0023331946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007292609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006532483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006430967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003092224
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001158986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.89868E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.9
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45

Jeffrey Gedmin

Naturally, the United States cannot choose to abdicate its responsibility to defend itself because others are worried that we may become stronger in the process. I am encouraged by the fact that our European partners -- from NATO Secretary General George Robertson to German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer -- have refused to be swayed by mischievous Russian behavior over missile defense (or misguided sentiment in their own countries). I also appreciate the fact that, through careful study and consultations, the gap on threat assessment seems to be closing between America and Europe.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.42744
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1951082842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0173645603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0107691812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0083854706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0023696311
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003973726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002279917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000207931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.4522E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.349E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.6097E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43

Jeffrey Gedmin

What the United States still needs to undertake, however, is a major public diplomacy campaign that opens up with our friends and allies a fuller discussion of ballistic missile defense. We need ballistic missile defense -- in the context of a strong and healthy alliance. This discussion should include (1) a robust conversation about our threat assessment; (2) an explanation of why we believe that ballistic missile defense carries far more benefits than potentially harmful side-effects; and finally (3) an explanation of how prudent steps toward ballistic missile defense will be compatible with sensible arms control and non-proliferation policies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.68421
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.68421
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.5506
VADER
0.941
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0128689149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0125893173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0044506294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0030265732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011440246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004710693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003830679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001875731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.3506E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.71188E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.07424E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35

Jeffrey Gedmin

I was disappointed, Mr. Chairman, that Prime Minister Blair did not use the opportunity of his recent visit to Washington to show his own leadership on the issue. William Hague, leader of the opposition in the United Kingdom, had argued last month that "America's oldest and staunchest ally" should "co-operate with the United States to the best of our ability as it develops and build its weapons shield." Mr. Hague also argued for cooperation on an Allied missile defense system. I hope Mr. Blair will reconsider his deep ambivalence about ballistic missile defense and join the United States in leading a constructive conversation with our other allies on the issue. If conducted properly and in the right spirit, this effort should lead to a serious and deep strategic dialogue that looks forward on a range of issues -- and breaks down the categories of old Cold War thinking about arms control and deterrence that continue to dominate far too much of our transatlantic discourse today.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.28571
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.28571
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.54654
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.668
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0582484296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0339243386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0288381998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0120677149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0068555906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0050983432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0042631731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004583968
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.38831E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.0405E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.1315E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
61
Sprache Difficult Word Count
57

Jeffrey Gedmin

b. The European Union's Rapid Reaction Force
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0342713349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0193305314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0186065488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0093456438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0030759697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015002842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007137202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001030079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.858E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.921E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.717E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.2
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Jeffrey Gedmin

Mr. Chairman, let me add that I was also disappointed by Prime Minister Blair's recent reluctance to support ballistic missile defense, because President Bush had gone out of his way to offer such strong and clear support for a project that is so near and dear to the British Prime Minister's heart. That is, Europe's own Security and Defense Policy (ESDP) and the European Rapid Reaction Force.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.02165
VADER
0.946
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0695944065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0249145087
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0179238225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0042917676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024670831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012323885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012138032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004727944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.70038E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.94493E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.6404E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Jeffrey Gedmin

I'd simply like to say here, Mr. Chairman, that I believe that we should now spend far less time debating the merits and modalities of the European Rapid Reaction Force. It is not unimportant. But there are other important items on the transatlantic agenda -- issues like expanding NATO; pursuing, in cooperation with our allies, ballistic missile defense; and, if I might add, containing -- and I hope with the new administration now in place -- removing Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein from power.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.906
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.6605454255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0580465945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0296969258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0115707313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.00133012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003464001
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003119432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001820615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.02782E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.1111E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.475E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34

Jeffrey Gedmin

The arguments by American skeptics about the West European defense project have been made. Build capabilities, not just institutions, we have said. Pursue European defense in a way that strengthens NATO and does not undermine the Alliance. But today the debate has become overly acrimonious and counterproductive. It's counterproductive in part, Mr. Chairman, because the European Rapid Reaction force is still today a largely theoretical matter. As the Economist wrote recently, "the EU- led force to be assembled by 2003 is . . . likely to be severely hobbled in its formative years by political and military growing pains, and by European governments' reluctance to put up money." While the British government recently published a budget that foresees the first real increase in defense spending since the end of the Cold War, both Britain and France face serious defense budgetary pressures. Germany, moreover, Europe's largest economy, will reduce military spending by $10 billion over the next four years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.43508
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.09097
VADER
-0.876
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0044124808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.00251411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013140936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009436183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006850645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000554263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005378274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.96745E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.91624E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.6011E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.5134E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
61
Sprache Difficult Word Count
60

Jeffrey Gedmin

Mr. Chairman, please do not misunderstand me. I continue to share your reservations about the European defense project. You and Senator Helms wrote recently in a letter to the Daily Telegraph in London that you worried about the "true motivation behind ESDP, which many see as a means for Europe to check American power and influence within NATO." I share this concern.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.864
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0172278917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0073754964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0042471202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0035703582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0033681001
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008928314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002405946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.80142E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.6786E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.3361E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.6055E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Jeffrey Gedmin

When French President Jacques Chirac says, for example, that European Defense will develop "in complete harmony with NATO," what kind of NATO is he thinking about? Some of us believe that an effective NATO thrives on American leadership; that without American leadership, NATO will lose its effectiveness for action and become an institution where inaction, passivity and lowest-common-denominator politics are the order of the day.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1194364741
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0265169103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0263873313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0049631828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024788893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011781532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008406253
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.43841E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.112E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.073E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.057E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Jeffrey Gedmin

Others contend, however, that leadership is domination; and that American dominance is a problem. That is why, I believe, Annex VII of the Nice Treaty speaks of the EU's "strategic partnership" with NATO, a partnership in which "each organization will be dealing with the other on an equal footing." The document demands, moreover, that NATO show "total respect of the autonomy of EU decision making." It's why Gen. Jean-Pierre Keiche, the French chief of staff, has testified to the Assemble Nationale that Annex I to the Nice Treaty was specifically worded to rule out "any interpretation that would give NATO a decision-making priority in the reaction to crises." \3\ -
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.27297
VADER
0.778
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0344256317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0063753585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019195764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017006056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014196548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001098704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006199732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.46978E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.45348E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.71809E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.9803E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42

Jeffrey Gedmin

In a word, Mr. Chairman, with the increase of Euro-nationalist and Euro-Gaullist tendencies across the continent, I believe that there are still serious questions about the direction of European integration in general. As Henry Kissinger wrote recently, "many advocates of European integration are urging unity as an exercise in differentiation from, if not opposition to, the United States." \4\ Within this context, there are questions about ESDP. It's not yet clear whether European defense policy will add ships, guns, or aircraft; or whether it will decouple important assets from the Alliance and contract them to Brussels. Nor is it clear whether European defense is to speak, as my colleague Richard Perle puts it, with a British or a French voice. I'm told, Mr. Chairman, that Prime Minister Blair had not read the text of the annexes to the Nice Treaty; that when he was confronted later with controversial passages he quipped that such language didn't really mean anything; that nobody was really suggesting that the Europeans create structures separate and independent from NATO. It reminds me, Mr. Chairman, of a line from British editor Charles Moore about European integration. Each and every time a strange and seemingly imprudent proposition is put forward by EU elites, an official steps forward to answer critics by saying, "Of course, nobody is suggesting that . . ." And lo and behold, observes Charles Moore, six months or a year later "nobody," it turns out, is getting his way. -
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.46667
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.46667
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.93827
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.41935
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.41935
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.86222
VADER
0.687
Very Positive
Moderation
Self-Harm > Intent
2.9825307429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7116865143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.4074455947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.9468703531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.9120861068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.6560627837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.2248732839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.1442899578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1299158903
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0911485753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0489500293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
89
Sprache Difficult Word Count
85

Jeffrey Gedmin

No, Mr. Chairman, let's not lose our critical voice. I'd only like to suggest that we establish priorities. That is, so long as European defense remains largely theoretical -- and at least some Atlanticist members of NATO truly believe that ESDP is a step toward burden- sharing -- I believe that we should concentrate our energies on the most immediate challenges at hand and not find ourselves lost in unproductive acrimony where it can be avoided.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.76214
VADER
0.846
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4068235867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1874035574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0242766007
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.014209353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0139232943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0133359208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010924269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003282341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.3801E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.3162E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.7081E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Jeffrey Gedmin

Mr. Chairman, again thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I'd be happy to answer any questions you have.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.84
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.017069788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0038094608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027272081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003568588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001334575
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
4.88716E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.5213E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.402E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.3E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.698E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.212E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Gordon Smith

Before we go to Ron, I do want to ask, I think you were implying what I am about to say, you were disappointed with the exchange between Prime Minister Blair and President Bush because it seemed like to get along they were going along. And in just going along without some understanding of the details and the implications of the details, we are going away. Is that about what you were saying?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0797009037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0356062665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0234951382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0103104969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0083364692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.007027739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0046162819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005601123
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.661E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.517E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.389E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Jeffrey Gedmin

That's exactly what I was saying.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.2455377951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.2248178702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.039427029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0317430706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0213117019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0030710158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001211132
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.37282E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.1378E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.1491E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.666E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

Gordon Smith

Dr. Asmus.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1706923009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0256264291
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.009353034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0042633721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0040593724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0036305639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0027421122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002714699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.07439E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.47974E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.16735E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.9
Gunning-Fog Score
0.4
Coleman-Liau Index
4.5
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
0.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

Dr. Asmus

Mr. Chairman, it is a pleasure to be here today. I realize you have invited me to talk about the problems we face in the Alliance, a conversation we have already begun. But before we continue that conversation, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the committee, Senator Helms, yourself, and Senator Biden on the leadership you provided during the last decade, which was one of the most crucial periods in Alliance history. I want to make sure that we do not get so caught up in the challenges we face today that we forget about what we have accomplished.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.61904
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.7376
VADER
0.891
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0849389238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.064828305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0155270216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0089910274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0066545916
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0025280689
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003023014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.59377E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.01939E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.0416E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.2256E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Dr. Asmus

The 1990's were a truly historic period. We initiated some of the most far-reaching changes in NATO since the days of Truman and Acheson. We enlarged our membership and our missions and we went to war and prevailed in the Balkans. That was a breathtaking transformation of the Alliance. It did not happen by accident and it was not inevitable. It took leadership and it took people leading, including yourselves and the committee. As someone who had the privilege of serving under the last administration and working with the committee, I wanted to thank you and your staff. It was not easy. Sometimes we disagreed, but I think the policies that resulted were better as a result.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.738
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0460984098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0126520768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0025288839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015116124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009321803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005228022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001513092
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001451988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.45287E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.3441E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.7483E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35

Dr. Asmus

Where are we today? We are in a period, and I think this is what you have been saying, Senator, of transition and redefinition of the U.S./European relationship that is similar to the late 1940's and 1950's. And we are halfway through the transformation of Europe from the old divided Europe to a new Europe that is twice as big in terms of size and the number of countries. We are also halfway through the transition of NATO from an old U.S.-West European alliance focused against the Soviet threat to a new alliance between the United States and Europe as a whole trying to deal with new threats.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.128
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.1262664213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.101433997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0171274383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0102163474
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.003771819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001887711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007721023
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000593538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.5084E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.2893E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.594E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Dr. Asmus

Having embarked on this expedition, we are like the guys who started out climbing a mountain and are halfway to the peak. We are slightly winded, and are taking a break. Some of us want to push on to the top and others want to take a longer break; and still others are looking not quite sure they are happy they went on this expedition in the first place and wondering whether it was perhaps better to have stayed at home.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.876
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0393029157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0197785135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0109232838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0075686337
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0073113035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0071173235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005639284
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001815798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.83177E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.78558E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.8898E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Dr. Asmus

I belong to those who believe that the vision is the right one, that we need to remain ambitious and push ahead and get the job done. I believe we have a window of opportunity both to shape the peace in Europe and to define the terms of a new strategic relationship with Europe for the next century. That is the political challenge we face and it is not going to happen unless we take the lead.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.893
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
3.0084371567
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0484292483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0088315799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0039136739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002451667
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0008831435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005912426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005413327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.86813E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.445E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.6227E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Dr. Asmus

As I look ahead, I think this administration faces four challenges in NATO. The first is the completion of Europe and NATO enlargement. The second is rebalancing the transatlantic relationship by strengthening the European component without tearing the broader relationship apart which is ESDI and ESDP. The third is the reorienting and retooling of the Alliance in order to ensure that we actually have capabilities to do what we say we should be doing. And the fourth is Russia.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.727
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0825172581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.029931913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0295914215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0152493696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0066521687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001611187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005706471
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002442965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.6269E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0159E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.59E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Dr. Asmus

I would like to touch on the first two of these: enlargement and ESDP. We have said that our goal is to create a Europe whole and free and that NATO should remain the defense arm of this new Europe. We have also said that EU and NATO have parallel and reinforcing roles in integrating the eastern half of the continent. If NATO is the vehicle for collective defense and the EU is the vehicle for the political and economic integration of these countries.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.836
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1031684922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0584477442
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0523037103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0074748226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0041669238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0039501458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0030797532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.14626E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.24322E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.64375E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.3541E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Dr. Asmus

The implication of those statements is that both institutions at the end of the day should enlarge to embrace the eastern half of the continent. The question is, how do we manage this process to effectively project stability to those parts of Europe that are not yet secure and simultaneously ensure that this larger Alliance remains politically cohesive and militarily effective? As you know, we have constructed a process within NATO. In the run up to the NATO summit in Prague, 2002, we will be reviewing the next steps in the process.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
0.859
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0517028209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0190858846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0054992644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0039427057
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.00318571
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018384817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010213627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.96413E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.57556E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.17616E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.1512E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

Dr. Asmus

Two factors will be important. The first will be the performance of the candidate countries. By the next summit we will have completed two cycles of the MAP [membership action plan] process which should provide a set of data to judge how those countries are performing in key areas. We should await those results before getting into the debate on the packaging of the next round. The second question is: what are we trying to accomplish strategically with the next round? There are three issues on the table and three options. One would be for NATO to focus on the two remaining Central European countries not included, Slovenia and Slovakia. Both countries are doing well. Their inclusion is not likely to be controversial.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
0.649
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0623486354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0051778658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0032843629
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024355619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022211438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0019919158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.83853E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.14414E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.0727E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.1059E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65
Gunning-Fog Score
9.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37

Dr. Asmus

Such an approach would allow NATO to check the box. But in my view it would not address any of the key strategic issues in Europe, nor would it ensure that NATO is locking in freedom and peace in the areas where they are most at risk. It would be low risk, but also low payoff.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
-0.096
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.1385134878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0574346981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0310441159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0056363722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0053773445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017726274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012088589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.64738E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.5124E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.5121E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.7884E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7
SMOG Index
6.6
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Dr. Asmus

The more challenging and interesting questions are, what are we going to do about the Balkans and the Baltics? It is in these two areas that NATO has the potential to positively shape the new map of Europe.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.805
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0887217175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.037944931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.017081984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.017061067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0045915902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013306237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005798905
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.48487E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.881E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.9276E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.0365E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Dr. Asmus

Regarding the Balkans, I think we, the United States, must realize that Europe will never be whole, free and secure so long as southeastern Europe is unstable and insecure. That is why it is essential -- for all the reasons that General Clark and Jeff have laid out -- that we remain engaged in Bosnia and Kosovo. Expanding NATO to countries like Bulgaria and Romania who stood with us during the Kosovo crisis would be the logical extension of a strategy to stabilize the region and integrate it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
-0.171
Leans Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.018395744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0068531524
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0049928574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0045125082
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013424467
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011178859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007801248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.51877E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.07653E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.94638E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.0085E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Dr. Asmus

The question will be performance and whether these countries have performed well enough to deserve an invitation when we get to the point of making such decisions in some 18- months time. But in many ways, as you know, Senator, the most controversial issue is the Baltic states. Here the issue is not really performance. The Baltic states are generally recognized as being among the great success stories of the post-Communist transformation. The issue is the strategic; namely, is it in our interest to bring one or more of these countries in despite well-known Russian objections? I believe the answer to the question is yes -- for moral, political and strategic reasons.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.7376
VADER
0.927
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0240462832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0233497791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0202427807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0047771991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0039312432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001644712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003132905
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.53676E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.1359E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.0557E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.04E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Dr. Asmus

Morally, these countries should not be discriminated against today because they were illegally annexed by the then Soviet Union a half-century ago. They should not be punished now because they were punished then. The line drawn by Hitler and Stalin, two totalitarian dictators, and never recognized by the United States during the cold war, can hardly guide our policy today. Politically, Northeastern Europe has been a success story, but part of the reason it's been a success story is that the prospect of NATO and EU enlargement has served as a magnet to help these countries make the right decision to do the right thing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.21131
VADER
0.887
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0634567114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0357501733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0108425345
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0044500604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0043118365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0033187411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.00255912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001119342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.8667E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.7753E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.1707E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Dr. Asmus

If we now remove that perspective, we run the risk of undoing the stability we have recreated. Moreover, there is also a question of political principle. This is something I know that you on the committee care deeply about. We have said that states should be able to choose their own alliances, that security in Europe should be indivisible and that NATO is about creating a Europe whole and free. We have said that Russia will not have a veto. As Americans we pride ourselves as a country that stands by its friends. The Baltic issue is a litmus test of all those principles and whether we really mean what we have said.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.926
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0594279147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0250114972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0143670957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0069811889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021521058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007757529
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003962112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002272742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.6023E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.0881E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.765E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32

Dr. Asmus

Finally, I also believe there is a case to be made that it is strategically in the U.S. interest to bring these countries into NATO in order to lock in the security and stability of this region. Of course we must always ask ourselves the following question: Would we go to the defense of those countries if they were threatened? I believe in the case of the Baltic states the answer to that question already today is yes. I can't imagine that the President of the United States would not respond if there was a crisis.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0406192295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0073808864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0066426663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0042713244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016094269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014095598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0008884257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006823631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003044707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.90706E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.73504E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Dr. Asmus

When I was a student studying strategy I was always taught that the best security guarantee is the unambiguous and credible one. And NATO and the United States is the only -- we are the only institution that can provide it. For all these reasons I believe it is critical that the next round of enlargement have a Baltic dimension.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.844
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0670247362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0308463612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0080346326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0072838011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0052107069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0025884952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0016996326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009335949
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.00074609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003972665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001048649
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Dr. Asmus

Now, let me turn briefly to ESDI and ESDP. When I was in the State Department, I was the negotiator on many of these issues. I was and still am often asked whether all the Sturm and Drang swirling around these issues is justified or misplaced, and whether this is a technical "insiders issue" for policy wonks, or whether it is the kind of grand strategy and high stakes we are talking about here. I think it is both.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.5
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.2292437945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1018964802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0906956266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0647579029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0126914689
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0028257105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0025177449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001608263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.3844E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.0851E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.6861E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Dr. Asmus

As you have asked, Senator, one of the questions we Americans often pose is: what has motivated Europe to take this step? And I think the truth is that the motivations are mixed. It is, in part, simply the next step in the European integration project that is now encompassing the foreign policy domain and articulating the logical goal of having European military capabilities to back up a common foreign policy. For some countries, it is primarily about using Euro-pride to get European countries to spend more on defense. For others it is, as General Clark said, a reaction to their sense of humiliation by our dominance and their impotence in Bosnia and Kosovo. I hope we can perhaps come back to this in the question-and- answer period.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.73089
VADER
0.725
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0962388178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0760910974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0408750522
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0125648759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024557807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011562674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005830541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001597898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.59822E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.66919E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.92235E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41

Dr. Asmus

For still other Europeans, however, it is about organizing Europe more effectively to counter what they think is overwhelming U.S. influence and better standing up to policies on our part that they disagree with. We should have no illusions about this mix in motivations. The question is, how can we pursue a policy to maximize the chances that it comes out right?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.47
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.6348822732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2691382542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.2111908514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1389121055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0097584569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0091258393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0026722963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.001300868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.01302E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.22487E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.92177E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Dr. Asmus

The set of issues we were wrestling with in the Clinton administration was a relatively narrow one of how we would work out an arrangement so that the EU might act in a crisis when NATO has opted not to act; what the modalities would be for the EU to be able to draw on NATO assets in such a scenario and how we would consult, including with those non-EU NATO countries, such as Turkey or Norway. I actually believe that the deal that is on the table -- although I understand that sometimes the language is unintelligible unless you have been through the ups and downs of all these negotiations -- is not bad and that our equities are protected.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.06
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0924759952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0363652682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0120325996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0049599937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0049422368
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0045981364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0035465968
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.51644E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.92481E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.48988E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.84268E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

Dr. Asmus

While there are still some outstanding issues I would prefer to have greater clarity on, this is not a deal we should walk away from. It is a deal we should close, but close on the right note and with the right details. But the broader, and in my view, more important issue is this: is ESDP the first step in renegotiating the terms of the U.S./European strategic dialog and partnership for the next century? And are we setting the right pattern here. What is going to be the primary framework we will use when we interact and cooperate with Europe on strategic issues? Is it going to be the traditional NATO framework? Or is it going to be the U.S./EU framework with all the competition and rivalry we currently have on trade issues? Or is it going to be some new hybrid that we are now creating? The NATO and EU worlds are, for the first time, clashing and coming together; and we are renegotiating how we are going to work together on strategic issues And we are all waiting to see whether and how the two institutional cultures and approaches can be reconciled.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.68421
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.68421
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.5506
VADER
0.887
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0213696752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0152410124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0087880137
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0064770524
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0037171852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0024463072
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015920168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.01638E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.5535E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.731E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.8059E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42

Dr. Asmus

Are we going to take the NATO model of transatlantic cooperation and expand it to include these new strategic issues? Or are we going to go more in the direction of the "United States versus Europe" model of how we have traditionally interacted with the EU? Frankly, we do not yet have the answer to that question. I think this is the political issue that General Clark referred to. It is one that we should focus on in the years ahead.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.666
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1862177509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1634941902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.047520909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.008133793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0034245688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0030175097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017779366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0010539478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001418464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.07046E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.25988E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Dr. Asmus

In my view, the best way to manage this is to follow some pretty straightforward principles. First, we have historically supported European integration because we believe it creates a more peaceful Europe and that a stronger and more self-reliant Europe will be a more capable and effective partner of the United States. I think that premise remains correct.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.21888
VADER
0.977
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1523352577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0759084825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0555335952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.039234446
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0209948528
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0183819982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0058602771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005755913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.91361E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.52658E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.1219E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Dr. Asmus

If we are honest, we want and need a stronger Europe. The basic problem we face today is that Europe is too weak, not too strong. And the best way for Europe to become stronger is via European integration. So, we should make it clear that we support a strong, integrated Europe, particularly because all too often our reservations on ESDP are misinterpreted as a secret American desire to keep Europe down.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.941
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0126521016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0056408571
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0026813917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018645344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0016637865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013900462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001715113
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.89189E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.7422E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.8282E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.2751E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Dr. Asmus

But second and equally clear, we have been interested in insuring that European integration is and remains pro- Atlanticist. We want European integration to bring us closer together, not drive us farther apart. I believe the vast majority of Europeans want that as well. But this is also why getting the details right is so important. There is no contradiction between being supportive in principle of a strong Europe and a strong ESDP, but vigorously working the details so that they come out right, which is what I think the right policy is. The clearer we are on our support in principle, the greater our credibility is, when it comes to negotiating these important details.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73913
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73913
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.76766
VADER
0.944
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0469833816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0036336362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027192875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0019151459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001614135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004795382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002714424
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002311848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001729523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.98264E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.25455E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Dr. Asmus

Third, at the end of the day, the most important thing is not only to have the bureaucratic mechanisms right or the right words on paper. It is to ensure that we actually agree on the big picture, on the problems and on the solutions. If we agree on that, we can make all this stuff work. But if we don't agree on the problem or the solution, then the best words on paper and the right mechanisms will not help us. I think the key question is whether we can again make the kind of political commitment to hammer out common policies and strategies on the three, four, or five top strategic issues the U.S. and Europe face today -- like we did toward the Soviet Union during the cold war?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52381
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52381
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.843
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0315028476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0139918891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0114347211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0039010607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.003349602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021119953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0015889531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.30616E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.75438E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.60021E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.54692E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Dr. Asmus

The reality is that, we did not always agree on how to deal with Russia in 1949 when we created NATO. But we made a political commitment to hammer out a common strategy. And people like me spent their careers arguing and fighting with our allies until we finally hammered out a common strategy that we implemented. What bothers me today is that so much of our energy is spent focused on what we are going to do when we do not agree as opposed to using our political capital and time and energy in coming up with a better way to ensuring that we do agree. I'd like to come back to General Clark's statement: it is very important that we say we are going to be there with our allies. If we are going to be there, a lot of these details are not important because those scenarios will never come to pass.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.41369
VADER
0.927
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0250771875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020953303
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013962571
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010455346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003695971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002754939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002071933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.7442E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.0637E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.6486E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.9964E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34

Dr. Asmus

Mr. Chairman, I have not talked about NMD. A lot of other people have. It is obviously a key issue and how it is handled will have a key impact on NATO. But I hope my statement here has underscored that NMD is not the only issue and that there are other key issues on the U.S./European and NATO agenda. hope very much that NMD, as important as it is, will not crowd out or undercut this broader agenda we have been talking about here today.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.765
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0244319206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0182318981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0087853739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0032011012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020181016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0019921417
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010100174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.51151E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.246E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0545E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.8094E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.4
Gunning-Fog Score
7.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.1
SMOG Index
8.6
Automated Readability Index
2.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Dr. Asmus

We are in the midst of perhaps the most important far- reaching transition in NATO's history. And while we have laid the foundation for this transition, we are at a turning point. We have to get it right, which means we have to be investing in this Alliance and not taking it for granted or allowing it to drift. I think if we look 4, 8 years out at the end of the decade, it is an open question as to whether we will look back and say we completed the transition we started 7 years ago and we completed the unification of Europe, and have a solid NATO with new missions and capabilities. Or whether future historians will look back and say that this was the beginning of a transatlantic divergence that only got bigger over time. The challenge this administration faces is to make sure that it comes out the first way and not the second.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.81
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1623304677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0550190336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0125477192
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0054463759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0026707627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012512097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011977005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002095053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.75747E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.4148E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.9325E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32

Note

[The prepared statement of Dr. Asmus follows:]
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0077035031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0051683644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0038860708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0033734748
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0032731037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0022156772
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012476053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002337784
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001318185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001202812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.49366E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
Gunning-Fog Score
Coleman-Liau Index
SMOG Index
Automated Readability Index
Dale-Chall Readability Score
Sprache Readability Score
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
Sprache Difficult Word Count

Dr. Asmus

Mr. Chairman, it is a pleasure to appear before the Committee today to discuss the state of the North Atlantic Alliance. I realize you have invited me here today to discuss the current problems and challenges facing the Alliance. Before we turn to those, however, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Committee -- in particular Sen. Helms, Sen. Smith and Sen. Biden -- on the leadership you provided over the last decade during one of the most crucial periods in NATO's history. Sometimes we get so caught up in the debates and problems of the moment that we lose perspective on what has been accomplished.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.16705
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2381
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2381
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.46262
VADER
0.671
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0532805163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0372450362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0232045219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0088810193
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009687842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003365083
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001968929
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001016735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.568E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.563E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.359E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32

Dr. Asmus

The 1990s were a historic decade for the Alliance. Under U.S. leadership, we initiated some of the most far-reaching changes in NATO since the days of Truman and Acheson. NATO has been transformed from a U.S.-West European alliance directed against the Soviet Union during the Cold War to an alliance with a Europe that is becoming whole and free stretching from the Baltic to the Black Sea. In addition, we decided that NATO should be able to meet new threats to common allied interests from beyond the Alliance's immediate borders. NATO forces went to war for the first time in the Alliance's history in the Balkans to stop genocide and to create the conditions and framework for peace and the integration of Southeastern Europe into the European and trans- Atlantic mainstream.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.76214
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.47957
VADER
-0.44
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1914180117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0110830682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0061562889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032251701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0032121832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018375213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017531909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001388514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.76919E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.13529E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1226E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43

Dr. Asmus

That was a breathtaking transformation. It didn't happen by accident, nor was it inevitable. It happened because people had a vision and exerted leadership -- in the Administration as well as in the Congress, and most specifically in this Committee. As someone who had the privilege of serving under the last Administration and working with the Committee, I would like to thank and congratulate you. None of this was easy. And we did have the occasional argument. But we would not have been successful without the leadership and support provided by this Committee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.944
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.02063961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0198154361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0071950293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0047456149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0021538573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010219659
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009534411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001355308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.4699E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.3358E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.2705E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Dr. Asmus

Looking back upon this period, historians will ask: why did the U.S., after the end of the Cold War, not only not withdraw from Europe but instead expand NATO's members and missions? The answer is threefold.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0190760795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0174279572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0104041654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0045657584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0044246794
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0043457821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005408569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001882277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.4904E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.26798E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.98256E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Dr. Asmus

First, having triumphed in the Cold War, we recognized that we had to shape the peace. We had a unique chance to fulfill the vision of Truman, Acheson and Marshall of a Europe whole and free in alliance with the United States, to lock in democracy and freedom and to ensure that all of Europe would never again fall back into old geopolitical rivalries, nationalism and conflicts that have dominated its bloody history. We decided the U.S. should remain a European power and help do for the eastern half of the continent what we did for the western half in the early post-war period -- namely to extend the security umbrella and institutions that would make integration and reconciliation possible. And we recognized, albeit belatedly, that we could not have a Europe whole and free if war and genocide were raging in Southeastern Europe and the former Yugoslavia. We therefore decided to use diplomacy backed by NATO force to bring that conflict to an end.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.17435
VADER
0.94
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.8467929438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.011098518
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0049162416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0041803643
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0033074932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020753181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000458301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000250424
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001252992
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001033389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.99554E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
55

Dr. Asmus

Second, we recognized that NATO had to change if it was to successfully tackle these challenges. The logical consequence of a new Europe was a new NATO -- one based on the same core values and principles of the founding fathers of the Alliance but adapted to meet the new challenges and post-Cold War threats we face. As Senator Lugar put it at the time, the Alliance had to go "out of area or out of business" because that is where the new problems were. So we decided it made sense to expand NATO's members and missions as part of a strategy of creating a new and broadened trans-Atlantic community able to defend itself against new threats.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.61904
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.84
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.2376133343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0100150784
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0036907957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009995412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.000988821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002697944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001977807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.08908E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.65758E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.45375E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.6051E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35

Dr. Asmus

Third and finally, we realized that Europe remains as important to the U.S. as it did during the Cold War, albeit for a different set of reasons. Our two continents are more integrated than at any time in history. There is no part of the world with which we have more in common politically; with which we invest and trade more; and with which we have a closer military relationship. The U.S. may be the world's only global superpower but we, too, need allies. And the reality is that Europe is our geopolitical base, the part of the world with which we have the most in common. In an increasingly globalized world, alliances and the ability to put together coalitions of like-minded countries with common interest is essential. We are in Europe today not only as a protector but as a partner. The longer-term challenge is whether, as Europe is increasingly unified and secure, we can take the principles, culture and habits of Atlanticism and create the kind of close U.S.-European cooperation we need to address a new set of broader strategic challenges beyond the immediate confines of Europe.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.05861
VADER
0.937
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.5052374676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2184978453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1088599558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.026895784
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.003196016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006629832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003614209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002383567
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002091001
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001779498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001246251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
51
Sprache Difficult Word Count
53

Dr. Asmus

Now, where are we today? We are in a period of transition and redefinition of the U.S.-European strategic relationship not unlike the period in the late 1940s and 1950s. We are half way through Europe's own transformation from the divided continent of the Cold War to a new unified Europe twice as big in terms of numbers and space. We are also half way through NATO's transition to an Alliance that reflects this new Europe and has reoriented itself to deal with the new threats we are most likely to face. Having embarked on this expedition, we are like the guys who started out climbing a mountain, are now half way to the peak and slightly winded. Some want to push ahead to get to the top; others want to stop and take a break and perhaps consider a course correction; and there may even be a few who are not sure whether it would not have been better to stay home.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.562
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0032269392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0018551182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016094486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009977355
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0003545789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002129606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001581734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.2478E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.5225E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.4456E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.282E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37

Dr. Asmus

I belong to those who believe we know our goal and that we need to remain ambitious, push ahead and get the job done. The vision we have is the right one and our job is not yet complete. We need to act judiciously but keep our eye on the ball. We have a window of opportunity to shape the peace in Europe and to define a new strategic relationship with Europe for the 21st century at a time of peace and prosperity. But there is also the political challenge. Having served in government, I know that none of this happens by itself or by osmosis. It happens, if at all, because leaders and countries take the initiative to create relationships and capabilities that they can then draw on when challenges arise.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.965
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0224153351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0097186741
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0076395656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0057707926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0044167999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020941456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006927195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001353344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.90525E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.77614E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.79311E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Dr. Asmus

Looking ahead, this Administration faces four critical challenges in our relations with Europe, and in NATO. They are:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Harassment
1.5896834433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0306451315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0212012645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0098099976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025360785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009437235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000377169
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.03935E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.21765E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.5147E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2783E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Dr. Asmus

The completion of Europe. Our goal is to create a Europe whole and free, based on the principles of equal and indivisible security. This is the best way to ensure that war and conflict become as inconceivable in the eastern half of the continent as they have become in the western half. NATO enlargement has been an integral part of our strategy to overcome Europe's Cold War divide and achieve this goal. The Bush Administration should, in my view, continue the policy established by its predecessor and overwhelmingly supported by this Committee in order to take the next step in achieving that vision.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.47368
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.47368
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.9694
VADER
0.743
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.3643795624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0781810784
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0424252008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0153503104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0138211239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0072667201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0021716898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007275736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006356373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004384833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.05664E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35

Dr. Asmus

The great achievement of the last decade happened in Central Europe. It is now not only free but safe. When I was in school we were taught that Central Europe was where the great wars came from. When I studied in Europe as a young man, a trip to Warsaw, Prague or Budapest was still an exotic and slightly dangerous journey behind the Iron Curtain. My son will travel to Europe and visit these cities as easily as my generation visited Paris, Munich or Florence. He will never think twice that countries like Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary used to be separated from us by barbed wire and great armies. I call that progress. The question now is whether we will continue that progress when it comes to the rest of Central Europe, the Balkans and the Baltics.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.03609
VADER
0.973
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0132412039
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0083914696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0034982029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007745191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007100386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003331297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002718668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.39491E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.9173E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.4319E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.319E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
10
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37

Dr. Asmus

Rebalancing the Trans-Atlantic Relationship. The U.S. needs a strong and coherent Europe as a partner in Europe and beyond. Our basic problem is that Europe today is too weak and insular, and the asymmetry in the U.S.-European relationship is not healthy for either side. While the U.S. is and will remain a European power, we need a stronger European pillar in the Alliance that is willing and able to assume more responsibility and burden for its security and for defending the common interests of the Euro-Atlantic community. The U.S. should pursue a strategy to encourage Europe to grow into a broader foreign policy and security role in order to rebalance the trans-Atlantic relationship and to foster a great sense of European responsibility. The European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP), if developed and implemented properly, can be a vehicle for building a stronger European partner and rebalancing the trans-Atlantic relationship.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.20067
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.51635
VADER
0.936
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0277732353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0132776549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0086529421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0046997273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0025381325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009327298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007609901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005020175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.6138E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.86771E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5195E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
60
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46

Dr. Asmus

But ESDP also has the potential to undermine the trans-Atlantic relationship if mishandled. The challenge is to make Europe stronger without making the Alliance weaker. And the danger is that the EU, in an effort to strengthen European integration and cohesion, will end up importing the seeds of rivalry and competition that could undercut the trans-Atlantic relationship over time. We need to be clear: ESDP is not only or just some technical bureaucratic question of how we decide whether NATO or the EU should take the lead in some modest future peacekeeping operation. It is a microcosm of a much bigger strategic issue, namely whether we, on both sides of the Atlantic, can reconcile the European integration project as represented by the EU with a new post-Cold War Atlantic project and create a new model of trans-Atlantic cooperation to more effectively address future crises.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.06667
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.06667
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.12516
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.32277
VADER
0.395
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0380801153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0083823368
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0054572778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0034439407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0032558597
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0019153413
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005330885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001142141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.97753E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.58876E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.9981E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
58
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48

Dr. Asmus

Reorienting and retooling the Alliance. During the last decade the U.S. and its European allies made a great deal of progress in terms of reorienting the Alliance politically and conceptually to deal with potential new threats to the territory and interests of NATO members. We signed up to a new strategic concept and a long list of initiatives ranging from the Defense Capabilities Initiative to the WMD Initiative designed to build the corresponding capabilities to handle a new spectrum of threats. NATO has to be able to do what it says. And let us be clear: we are talking about the capabilities to be able to respond to new Article V as well as non-Article V threats. As a member of the team that negotiated NATO's strategic concept, I always kept in front of me a copy of the Senate resolution of ratification from the NATO enlargement debate drafted by this Committee. It was the benchmark we set for ourselves and achieved in terms of the kinds of capabilities we want the Alliance and our European allies to develop over time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.36772
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.44
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.44
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.90287
VADER
0.718
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0649390859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0421503326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0197218673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0095322146
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0091174355
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.006915909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.003216671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001798795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.514E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.324E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.488E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
58
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48

Dr. Asmus

But the reality is that all too often the commitment to create these new capabilities exists on paper but is not implemented. The problem is not a lack of good ideas but the lack of political will and resources to ensure that these programs are implemented and that NATO can do what it has committed itself to. It takes time to reorient military establishments and create new capabilities. And we are fortunate that we do not face immediate threats that require us to engage these new capabilities immediately. But threats can arise faster than we can create capabilities. And the allies must spend and invest more in defense if we are to meet these challenges. Otherwise there is a real danger that the Alliance will become increasingly hollow and be unable to fulfill its commitments. We also need a trans-Atlantic defense industrial strategy that allows us to create capability together rather than driving us apart.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.81818
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.81818
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.965
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.8608260192
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1103544841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0781516894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.036238358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0196114197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0045183082
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0038537131
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0012407993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002725662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002716436
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000165228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43

Dr. Asmus

The fourth challenge is Russia. Over a decade ago NATO and Russia each declared that they no longer considered each other adversaries. Since then NATO and Russian forces have served together in the Balkans, we have signed the NATO-Russia Founding Act and created the Permanent Joint Council (PJC) to establish a consultative and cooperative relationship between NATO and Moscow. Looking back, I think it is fair to say that the NATO-Russia relationship turned out better than the critics predicted but not as well as some of the proponents had hoped. The critics said we could not enlarge NATO and pursue NATO-Russia cooperation at the same time. Yet we did. Other critics said that the Founding Act and the PJC would give Russia a de facto veto over NATO decisionmaking. It did not, as was made amply clear by NATO's air campaign in Kosovo which the Alliance pursued despite vehement Russian opposition.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.45455
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.45455
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8873
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.27444
VADER
0.311
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.147469982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0137801471
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0043296404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019181418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016950002
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014777645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001086319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001028818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.84842E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.10529E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.09471E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
64
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47

Dr. Asmus

At the same time, proponents of NATO-Russian cooperation -- a category in which I include myself -- had hoped to build a web of practical cooperation that would over time demonstrate to Russians, especially the Russian military, that NATO was not the enemy and that they could themselves derive benefits from cooperation with the Alliance. Unfortunately, that has not happened either. And Moscow's decision to essentially freeze NATO-Russian cooperation after the war in Kosovo, as well as the rise in anti-Western and anti-American attitudes more generally in Russia, suggest that it may take time before Russia is prepared to seriously engage with NATO again. For its part, NATO's offer of expanded cooperation still stands.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
0.547
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.3831205657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1081558061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0446104357
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0232194841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0052769145
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014390296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005552497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002400313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002043925
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001549429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.12499E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37

Dr. Asmus

Mr. Chairman, I would be happy to discuss any of these areas today. In my written comments I have been asked to focus on the first two challenges: NATO enlargement and ESDP. Let me start with NATO enlargement. The United States has said that our goal is to create a Europe whole and free and that NATO should remain the defense arm of this new Europe. We have also said that we believe that the EU and NATO have parallel and reinforcing roles in terms of integrating the eastern half of the continent with the West. NATO is the vehicle for the extension of a security guarantee and the EU the primary vehicle for the political and economic integration of these countries. Finally, we have said that at the end of the day the memberships in these two institutions should converge while recognizing that the respective time lines may be different and that there will be countries that, for their own historical reasons, may decide not to join one institution or the other.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.42139
VADER
0.956
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0027109316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014926405
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004455017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003288605
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001965588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.45994E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.71051E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.67497E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.53842E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.4191E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.415E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45

Dr. Asmus

The logical implication of this is that both NATO and the EU should at the end of the day enlarge to the eastern half of the continent from the Baltic to the Black Sea as these countries embrace our values, meet our standards and as we conclude that their inclusion into Western institutions serves our own strategic interests. In parallel, both the EU and NATO will be seeking to build cooperative and close relations with countries like Ukraine and Russia who are key actors in European security but are each, for the foreseeable future, in their own distinct categories for a variety of reasons.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.665
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.2873873571
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0568800839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0414797454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0100098841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0060558239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018924806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0013090528
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0012585288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000640845
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004906133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.23527E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

Dr. Asmus

The question therefore is how we manage the transition to this enlarged NATO, project stability to those parts Central and Eastern Europe that are not yet secure and simultaneously ensure that this larger Alliance remains politically cohesive and militarily effective. We have constructed a process within the Alliance to manage this process and to treat each country individually. We established two benchmarks to guide future decisions on enlargement: do countries meet our values and standards and is their inclusion in the Alliance's strategic interests? The Alliance is committed to review the process of enlargement at its next summit in Prague expected at the end of 2002. While the U.S. will not have to make any decisions until early next year, the debate on enlargement is likely to start this spring and summer and that the President will in all likelihood have to set the direction of future U.S. policy sometime next autumn.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.28238
VADER
0.915
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0189852421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0115678398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0040221181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0038582577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0022600852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0020625332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005353276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005313056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.37937E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.65107E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.312E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
49
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50

Dr. Asmus

One key factor that should shape future U.S. policy will be the performance of the current candidate countries. At the last NATO summit in Washington, we created the Membership Action Plan (MAP) to provide more targeted assistance and reviews for these countries. By early 2002 we will have completed two full cycles of the MAP process which should provide an excellent foundation for which to judge the performance of these countries.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.691
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1762949396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0332447322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0136557894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0097138647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0052851134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002126135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009695616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003060375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001438415
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.64699E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.40437E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Dr. Asmus

The other key question is what we hope to accomplish strategically with a second round of enlargement. Several options are on the table. One would be for the Alliance to focus on the two remaining Central European countries not included at the Madrid summit:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.691
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0408235152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0215116714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0106572668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0064269392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0045967598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001335806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005457325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001283886
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.39023E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.4113E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.593E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Dr. Asmus

Slovenia and Slovakia. Both countries are doing well in terms of meeting NATO standards, and their inclusion is not likely to be controversial. While such an approach would allow NATO to "check the box" on enlargement, however, it would not address any of the key strategic issues in Europe or ensure that NATO is playing a major role in shaping the emerging European security landscape and architecture. It would be low risk but also low payoff.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
-0.064
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.7789306343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0434936956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0170633924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012377253
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003336607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000267214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.23315E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.78852E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.2594E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.4806E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.8964E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Dr. Asmus

The harder strategic questions revolve around what to do about the Balkans and the Baltics. It is in these two areas that NATO has the potential to positively shape the new security map of Europe and to make a real step forward toward our goals. Regarding the Balkans, we must realize that Europe will never be whole, free and secure so long as Southeastern Europe is unstable and insecure. That's why it is essential that the U.S. and NATO remain engaged in Bosnia and Kosovo. The best exit strategy is an integration strategy. Expanding NATO to countries like Bulgaria and Romania, who stood with the Alliance during the Kosovo crisis, would be a logical extension of a broader strategy to stabilize southeastern Europe and to help integrate it into the European and trans-Atlantic mainstream. The question is one of performance and whether we feel these countries have made sufficient progress in terms of meeting our standards. NATO is, after all, not a charity or a club. It is a military Alliance and involves the most serious commitment a country can enter into. This is a judgment the U.S. will have to make as we get closer to the Prague summit in 2002.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.1431
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.47059
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.47059
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.98739
VADER
0.916
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.6443502158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1725298236
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0088867462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0037971651
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020437503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006220004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004155922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002997233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002175855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001592031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.66098E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
63
Sprache Difficult Word Count
61

Dr. Asmus

In some ways the most controversial issue is the Baltic states. Here, the issue is not first and foremost performance. The Baltic states are generally recognized as being among the greatest success stories of the post-communist world in terms of political and economic reform. Anyone who has been to these countries will know that they share our democratic values and are also among the most pro-American in Europe. Having lost their freedom and independence in the past, they are now strongly committed to defending it. It is true that the Baltic states are small and still weak in the defense realm as they have had to build militaries from scratch. But their defense reform plans are solid, having been drawn up with the advice of the U.S. military, and they are on track in terms of building a modest but real military capability commensurate with their size. It will take time but they are showing a growing commitment to reach these goals.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.72727
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.72727
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.71765
VADER
0.936
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.4019810352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0652905554
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0208934289
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0079083198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0072354458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0024589654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0007628154
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006417386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004888265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003921316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000332829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44

Dr. Asmus

Each of the Baltic states must meet the same standards as other candidates -- and they should be treated as individual countries, not as a bloc. But the real issue is the strategic one -- is it in our interest to bring one or more of these countries into NATO despite well-known Russian objections? I believe the answer to that question is yes for moral, political and strategic reasons. Morally, these countries should not be discriminated against today because they were illegally annexed into the then Soviet Union a half century ago. They should not be punished now because they were punished then. The line drawn by Hitler and Stalin, two totalitarian dictators, and never recognized by the United States during the Cold War, can hardly serve as a guide for U.S. policymakers today. That is why President Clinton signed the Baltic Charter -- to send a clear message that we consider the Baltic states to be part of our vision of a Europe whole and free, that they would not be discriminated against for reasons of geography and history, and that our goal was to create the conditions under which these countries would one day walk through NATO's open door.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.32277
VADER
0.796
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0140138276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0110653906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0031167267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0025692214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000371685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002551769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001311867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.46154E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.5517E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.362E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.304E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
54

Dr. Asmus

Ten years ago many commentators warned that the Baltic sea region could become a source of instability in Europe. Instead, the Baltic sea region has become one of Europe's great success stories. The fact that things have turned out so well thus far is because the Baltic countries have done the right things in terms of reform, dealing with their minority issues and in trying to build regional cooperation, including with Russia. This positive dynamic has been created in part because the prospect of NATO and EU membership has served as a powerful magnet and incentive. If we were now to go back on these pledges and remove that perspective, it would run the risk of undoing the very stability we have created.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.47957
VADER
0.965
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4468742758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.443762308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0805418298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0206223369
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.008085461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019977828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005176002
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004291498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.0096E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.1694E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.572E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38

Dr. Asmus

There is also a question of political principle, something I know this Committee cares about. We have said that states should be able to choose their alliances. We have said that security in Europe should be indivisible and that NATO enlargement is about creating a Europe whole and free. We have also said that Russia will not have a veto over NATO decisions. And we have said that performance will be rewarded. As Americans, we pride ourselves as a country that stands by its friends. The Baltic issue is a litmus test of whether we will stand by those principles in practice.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.939
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1279914984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0220918504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0172409549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0095555595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0028215394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014845104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000918865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000364658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000223332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001695468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.35455E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Dr. Asmus

Finally, it is also in our strategic interest to bring these countries into NATO. When it comes to a country joining NATO we must always ask ourselves the following question: would the United States go to the defense of that country if it were ever threatened? I believe that in the case of the Baltic states the answer to that question already today for the United States would be yes. As the Baltic states join the EU it will become inconceivable that other European members states would not come to the defense of a fellow EU member as well. If we are to assume such a commitment, it should be done right. As a student of strategy I was always taught that the best security guarantee is an unambiguous and credible one. NATO is the only institution that can provide that kind of guarantee. For all of these reasons, it is critical that the next round of enlargement have a Baltic dimension.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.964
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
7.0159226656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.139624218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.062322797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0537670101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.050099683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0049935858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0039847459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.003231013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0012625548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010307487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001450926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32

Dr. Asmus

I understand that Russia opposes further enlargement in general and to the Baltic states in particular. It does so because it still considers the Baltic states to be part of its sphere of influence. That is part of the reason why we have to bring them in. While we should take Moscow's attitude into account, we cannot let anachronistic thinking about spheres of influence in their policy determine our policy. Instead, we should make it crystal clear to Russia that enlargement, including to the Baltic states, is going to happen, that it is designed to create stability in the region and that we will listen to their concerns and address them when and where we think it is appropriate, but they will not determine our policy. Over the longer- run, I believe that Baltic membership in NATO will actually lead to improved Baltic-Russian ties. Once they are secure, the Baltics will become more interested in cooperating with Moscow. And when the issue of their place in the new European order is settled, Moscow will then accept this new reality and eventually normalize its relations with these countries -- as it has with those countries that joined NATO during the last round of enlargement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.51635
VADER
0.951
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.4306386691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0311935262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0255184685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0255044346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0215224645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0031826276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000520148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002612334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001457968
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.38197E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.96893E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
56
Sprache Difficult Word Count
52

Dr. Asmus

Let me turn briefly to ESDI and ESDP. I am often asked whether all the Sturm and Drang swirling around these issues is justified or misplaced, and whether this is a technical insider's issue for policy wonks and bureaucrats to resolve or a first tier strategic issue requiring high level attention. My answer is that it is both. The origins of the current debate go back to the early 1990s when our allies, fully supported by the U.S., decided to build a European Security and Defense Identity (ESDI) to strengthen the European pillar within NATO. That debate was given a major impulse in the mid-1990s when French President Jacques Chirac made his initial decision in 1995 to seek a rapprochement with NATO. This led to the agreement reached at the June 1996 NATO Ministerial in Berlin -- the so-called "Berlin agreements." However, the effort to bring France more fully into the Alliance was halted when we could not agree over French and European representation in NATO's command structures.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.64663
VADER
0.946
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.1305359881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1004237449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.061064586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0286897848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0120600882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0115222305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0047985264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003930219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003593162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003416003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000329758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
68
Sprache Difficult Word Count
65

Dr. Asmus

In the summer and fall of 1998 British Prime Minister Tony Blair took the next step when he reversed long-standing British skepticism regarding European defense and launched, along with President Chirac, the St. Malo initiative which proposed the abolition of the Western European Union (WEU) and the creation of a new political decisionmaking infrastructure and the military capabilities for the EU to act on defense issues outside of NATO. This, in turn, led to a discussion within NATO on the so-called "Berlin plus" arrangements which was essentially NATO's attempt to update the Berlin agreements to accommodate these changes in the EU and to create a new NATO-EU relationship and mechanism.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
0.7
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.2278350294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.1095176092
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0947051391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0699723198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.036341924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0208964149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0100285615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0097070966
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0060763949
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0018480867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0018006704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
51
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47

Dr. Asmus

Americans often ask: what motivated Europe to take this step? As often is the case in the real world, the motivations varied. In part this is simply the next step in the European integration project that is now encompassing a common foreign and security policy and articulating the logical goal of having a European military capability to back that up. For some countries it is primarily about using what they call Euro-pride to get European countries to spend more on defense, thereby strengthening NATO. For others, it is a reaction to U.S. policy in Bosnia and Kosovo and uncertainties over whether Washington will always be available to help in future crises. Finally, for some Europeans this project is about organizing Europe more effectively to counter what they think is overwhelming U.S. influence in Europe or to simply be able to better stand up to U.S. policies they think are wrong or misguided.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.61905
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.61905
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.35812
VADER
0.913
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
2.9405849054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.7195194717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.5947645754
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.4161611665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.3930503502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0677784614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0250097568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0024829325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000802318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003156086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000115956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44

Dr. Asmus

In large part the debate over the last three years has focused on what has been the socalled "Berlin plus" arrangements -- i.e., the relatively narrow issue of when and how the EU might chose to act militarily in a crisis when NATO has opted not to get involved, the modalities for the EU being able to draw on NATO assets in such scenarios, a new mechanism for NATO-EU consultations and how non-NATO European countries will participate in this process. Starting with the Washington summit in the spring of 1999, we have negotiated a series of understandings in the NATO context with our allies, and the EU has negotiated a set of agreements among EU members, that have resolved many but not yet all of these issues involved. We are in agreement that NATO remains the vehicle for collective defense, that NATO as well as the EU will have an important role to play in future crisis management missions and that the EU should have the capability to act, and to draw on certain NATO assets, when the Alliance cannot. We have not yet resolved the issue of how to ensure that non-EU NATO allies are as fully involved as possible in this process.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.48148
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.48148
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.00552
VADER
0.928
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0511563034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.039410402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0381988095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0304187852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.02772937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0046145873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0041257266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0015142427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0010893288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0010446724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003283036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
69
Sprache Difficult Word Count
53

Dr. Asmus

But there is a broader and, in my view, more important issue here. This is the first step in negotiating the terms of a new strategic dialogue and relationship between the U.S. and the EU that is likely to grow in importance carry over into other areas in the years ahead. And the issue is whether the framework we will use in dealing with these new challenges will be the traditional NATO framework, the traditional U.S.-EU framework or some new hybrid. In many ways the NATO and EU worlds, with their very different cultures and rules of the road, are now clashing for the first time. And we are all waiting to see whether and how the two can be reconciled. The terms of the NATO-EU relationship -- the degree of closeness, transparency, and consultation -- are likely to create a pattern that will carry over into other areas of U.S.-European foreign and defense cooperation as well. Are we going to be able to export the traditional close cooperation and collaboration of trans-Atlantic framework into these new areas and issues? Or are we going to import the competitive and at times confrontational parts of the U.S.-EU relationship into our security dialogue? Frankly, we do not yet know the answer to this question.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46154
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46154
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.856
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.2660820028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0485981058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0247335673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0170536819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0065418768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0059506507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0025545383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020164027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003007021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002932133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.45898E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
58
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45

Dr. Asmus

In my view, U.S. policy should be guided by a couple of straightforward principles. First, we have historically supported European integration because of our belief that it will create a more peaceful Europe and that a stronger and more self-reliant Europe will be a more capable and effective partner. That premise is and remains correct. We want and need a stronger Europe. Indeed, the basic problem we face today is that Europe is too weak. We want Europe to assume greater responsibility in Europe and, over time, to become a strategic partner beyond the continent's immediate confines. The best and perhaps only way for Europe to grow into such a broader role and partnership is via European integration, including stronger role for the EU and a common foreign and defense policy. It is important, therefore, that we state our support for a strong and integrated Europe as clearly as possible. All too often our reservations on ESDP are misinterpreted as a secret American desire to keep Europe weak and impotent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.06667
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.06667
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.12516
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.61538
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.61538
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.3633
VADER
0.982
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
58
Sprache Difficult Word Count
54

Dr. Asmus

Second, we need to be equally clear that we have an interest in ensuring that European integration is pro-Atlanticist. Our support is not blind or unconditional. We want European integration to bring us closer together, not drive us futher apart. That is why getting the details right is so important. There is no contradiction between strongly supporting ESDI and ESDP in principle and also being vigorous in ensuring that it is implemented in a fashion that strengthens the trans-Atlantic link. Indeed, the clearer we are in our principle support, the greater our credibility when it comes to negotiating the important details. That is what we tried to do in the last Administration when we articulated the so-called three D's: no decoupling, duplication or discrimination.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.48148
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.48148
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.00552
VADER
0.963
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42

Dr. Asmus

Third, the most important thing at the end of the day is to have a common view of the problem and the solution. We can create the right words on paper or the best bureaucratic mechanisms for consultation, but if we lack agreement on the bigger picture and the right policies it will not work. And the best way to ensure that we agree on the same policy approaches is to maintain the closest possible ties cross the Atlantic and to create institutions and processes that bring us together and compel us to find a common approach.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
0.968
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Dr. Asmus

That is what we did in NATO in dealing with the Soviet Union for over fifty years. We did not have a common view of how to deal with Moscow when NATO was formed. But we created a system and backed it up with a political commitment to de facto compel us to argue and work out our differences until we did. Part of the problem in the Alliance today is that we spend too much time focused on and preparing for what we are going to do when we disagree, and not enough time on how to ensure that we can agree and work together. Instead, we should be looking at ways to adapt or build new structures across the Atlantic and with the EU that ensure that we are on the same wavelength in dealing with new challenges in the future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.26826
VADER
0.765
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
7.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36

Dr. Asmus

Mr. Chairman, I have not yet mentioned National Missile Defense (NMD). It is obviously a key issue in the U.S.-European relationship and how it is handled will have a major impact on NATO. I recognize the growing threat we face from rogue states, the need to better defend ourselves and our allies from such threats in the future as well as the need to reconceptualize how we think about offensive and defensive systems and strategic stability in the future. There is no better issue that highlights NATO's own need to retool than the Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMID) threat.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.76214
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.125
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.125
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.23639
VADER
-0.904
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
10.7
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37

Dr. Asmus

But I hope my statement here today has also underscored that we have other key issues on the U.S.-European agenda as well, and that NMD, while important, should not be allowed to crowd out or undercut the agenda I have laid out today. A healthy strategic Alliance with Europe is as important for the United States as ever before. We are in the midst of perhaps the most important and far-reaching transition in NATO's history. While the foundation for this transition has been laid, we must continue to lead and to invest in this Alliance if we want this transition to come out right and the Alliance to be as strong and effective in dealing with the problems of the future as it has been in dealing with the challenges of the past.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.955
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Gordon Smith

Ron, Jeff, I think you called them annexes that Prime Minister Blair was not familiar with or had not read that were antithetical to the kind of NATO that you say -- you are familiar with the details of what they are close to agreeing on actually would be workable. I think that is what I understand you to say, Ron.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.83321
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Dr. Asmus

I left the administration in February so I have not followed the ins and outs of the debate in the run up to the Nice Summit as closely as I used to, but I think that if you went to Europe today and somehow could take the public opinion poll of the political elite, the parliaments and said, I think the vast majority of Europeans, would say, look we realize that we are in this together with the Americans, and that when the Americans want to be involved we much perfer to act with the Americans.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.329
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Dr. Asmus

I think there is a consensus on this. Where I think there are different views in Europe is the degree to which Europe feels overwhelmed or dominated by the United States, the degree to which they feel the need to assert and organize themselves because they feel their views are different from ours. There is a real divide among European countries in terms of how close they want to be to us and how much distance they desire. We have tried to build a coalition within NATO and to encourage those countries in the EU who are pro-Atlanticist to steer this project in a direction that is pro-Atlanticist. I doubt if any Prime Ministers of Europe actually have read the Nice annexes and I'm not sure how important they are.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.42744
VADER
0.84
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Gordon Smith

Well, they are important if nobody gets in charge --
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

Dr. Asmus

Senator, what is important is that, when we sit down with our NATO allies, that the language is clear and that we as NATO and the EU have a system and set of structures that work. And I believe, based on my knowledge from having been a part of the process and having talked to people since I left, that there are still some very important details that need to be ironed out, particularly when it comes to Turkey and its concerns.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.667
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Dr. Asmus

But I also believe that we have firmly anchored NATO's right of first refusal in this document in a way that is adequate for U.S. interests. There are a series of political understandings that we should be comfortable with on the technical level. I am not familiar with all of the Nice annexes. I am not saying they are not important, but I would look at the language that we in NATO have negotiated and that everyone else has signed up to.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.597
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Dr. Asmus

The best way for us to get this grand project -- Europe -- steered in the right direction and docked safely in the right port is, in my view, for us to be clear that our goal is a strong Europe with a close relationship to the United States; that we support European integration but want it to be pro- Atlanticist. I think we win hands down, if you take that argument to Europe. But we have to be careful that our criticism is not used both by people who have a definite agenda to say, see the Americans, their real agenda is to keep Europe impotent, weak, and to dominate us.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.643
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Dr. Asmus

Frankly, part of the problem here is that the United States has had such a phenomenal decade of growth and innovation in technology that we sometimes underestimate how overwhelming we seem in Europe. I remember aq conversation we had when I was in the State Department with Secretary Albright and Deputy Secretary Talbott. We were having a heart-to-heart with a senior official of one of our closest European allies, one of those honest talks where we throw everyone else out of the room and say, what the hell's really going on here. Why are we seen as this big hegemon and what is your advice on what to do about it. And this person, who both of you know, but whose name I won't reveal said: "be firm but nice."
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
0.785
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34

Dr. Asmus

It sort of captured the current mood: they want us there, they want our leadership, they are feeling dominated by us and they are trying to organize themselves to get their act together. And there are different views in terms of how much distance or closeness they want. The quality of American leadership, as I think both of you have suggested, is going to be key because if we get it right, they will stay with us.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.61904
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Gordon Smith

At the end of Jeff's testimony, I expressed disappointment in the Blair/Bush meeting in that it seemed that to get along they were overlooking details, but maybe you are telling me I should not be disappointed because they were really looking at the grand political objective of keeping it together, then we will work on the details.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0.582
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Dr. Asmus

I think that the views of the government of Prime Minister Blair and our own are almost identical on ESDP and ESDI. We do not have a problem with the British view on this. As someone who served the Clinton administration, I was perfectly comfortable to see President Bush essentially reaffirm continuity in thios area. I think we have got to nail down the final details, and I do not want to say they are not important, because they are. But I think, particularly as you consider about what the committee can ans should focus on, I believe the bigger political question is, how we ensure that when we sit down and deal with the four or five top questions with our allies, we agree not only on wich committees or panels should discuss, but what we want to do. In some ways, that is the harder challenge we have to creatively think about.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.7376
VADER
0.899
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40

Dr. Asmus

Some people will say well, we will never agree on an issue like Iraq, or we will never agree on how to handle Russia. Baloney. We did not agree on Russia many times in the last 50 years, but we had a political commitment. We disagreed with Margaret Thatcher on Russia, but we had a political commitment and a system that forced us to hammer out a common strategy. We need to keep and build that system to expand and to address these new issues as well. I come back to my earlier question of what the right framework will be. Is it going to be the transatlantic framework that we turn to in order to resolve these issues? Or is it going to be the EU/U.S. framework? Or is it going to be something new? We are setting a precedent and creating a pattern, so in addition to working out the details at the level of assistant secretaries, we also have to consider the bigger strategic picture.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.47368
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.47368
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.9694
VADER
0.916
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37

Gordon Smith

Ron, you have given us a very helpful suggestion and I want to try it out on both of you and that is to see this issue from a European perspective, which is America is this hegemon and is dominating everything and that we need to be big enough to allow them some elbow room to feel their way awhile and work out the details and not be distracted by the annexes that say to me, well this is where we diverge and this is where we come apart. Maybe we should withhold judgment. Is that what you are saying?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0.678
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
7.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Dr. Asmus

Well, I think that the people who have succeeded me at the State Department should be tough as nails in negotiating the details and getting them right. Politically, I think we have to be generous in terms of recognizing Europe's vocation and effort to build an integrated Europe that can be a partner. The two are not contradictory. Most people understand the argument that we have learned the lesson of the last century of history, namely that when the United States and Europe stick together we get a lot done and we are both safer.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
0.881
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Dr. Asmus

Similarly when we go separate ways, in contrast, neither of us is as successful. I think we will still win that political battle. It does not mean you cannot fight hard when it comes to these EU annexes. That is what people like me do for a living and should continue to do. We should continue to defend our interests and, frankly, I do not think the Europeans will hold it against us. They expect us to fight hard on the details. But as Americans we sometimes have to step back and look at the bigger picture, and think about our longer-term stake in helping Europe succeed. The greatest danger to our interests would actually be that this European project would fail and Europe would fall back into a cycle of greater recrimination, finger-pointing and more weakness. We need a stronger Europe. If done right, ESDP can help build a stronger Europe in partnership with us -- but, again, we have got to get the details right.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.3913
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.3913
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.843
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37

Gordon Smith

And without this vehicle, they may not fund it, they may not be as committed to it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.083
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
6.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Dr. Asmus

That is true. We will see -- I mean, the argument that using Euro-pride to increase defense budgets will work is still a hypothesis that remains to be proven. I am willing to give it a try because I am willing to give anything a try to get them to spend more money on defense, but let;s see what the results are. I do think we have to be very careful about is that we do not articulate our concerns in a way that contributes to a sort of backlash against us in Europe.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.578
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.8
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Gordon Smith

I am going to turn to Senator Biden now, but I am going to ask in the second round as to NATO expansion and different ways of doing it, big bang theory or some others that are out there and get your recommendations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.94591
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Joe Biden

I would suggest you keep going, Mr. Chairman, but maybe the few questions I have sort of follow on from what you have just been talking about. You know there is an old expression, "be careful what you wish for, you may get it." I must tell you, Jeff, my greater concern is what is going to happen here if the Europeans succeed in the modest headline goal of 50 to 60,000 forces. I think that is just going to play a sort of drum beat among a number of Republicans and a minority of Democrats who are basically either unilateralists or isolationists saying Europe can take care of it -- they have their own force. That is what worries me the most because then I think things begin to unravel.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.125
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.125
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.23639
VADER
0.953
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Joe Biden

Good news, from my perspective at least, I just picked up off the Net: Secretary Powell, speaking in Brussels today. Powell said the United States would participate in whatever action NATO believed is necessary to ensure that alliance. The United States would continue its presence in the region as long as NATO knows, "The United States is committed to peacekeeping in the Balkans," he said. "The simple fact is we went in together and we'll come out together." I think that is a very strong and very useful statement for him to make.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.974
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Joe Biden

And Dr. Gedmin, I want to acknowledge that the points you made about the generational changes that have taken place in Europe and here. But it seems to me, and I wonder what your view on this is, that there is one overriding truism that almost all Europeans of all generations still understand and that is that Europe has not reached a point yet in a matter of significant crisis where one nation among them could lead. Where there is a likelihood that could another Desert Storm could be organized by the French or the Germans or the Brits or anyone and I do not mean to belittle any one of those countries and I am not talking about it in terms of their physical capability.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.64663
VADER
-0.353
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Joe Biden

Assume they had the capability to do it. It seems to me there still is a realization among all generations of Europeans that, although the direction is important and unification of Europe is a goal that is worthy of being pursued and the United States' role should be diminished relative to that, that the bottom line is, there ain't one guy in the outfit that they think could handle it. I have never heard any German say, well, you know, if this really got down to us having to pull together, we would follow the French. Nor have I heard the French saying, by the way you know since the Germans have a more powerful military, we would follow the lead of the Germans. So I find that ther is a counterbalancing weight here that injects reality into this, which takes me to where Ron is about it being important what we say and how we say it. It is very important what the detail is, but we should be generically supportive. Could you comment on my observation?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.04452
VADER
0.861
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39

Jeffrey Gedmin

By all means, Senator. Thank you. I agree with your assessment. Bismarck once said "that every alliance has its horse and its rider." You have to have a leader in the pinch when you are in a crisis and I have many questions about how a common foreign security policy in any foreseeable future would work militarily in a crisis, forget about capabilities, but politically because they do not have a natural leader. It remains to be seen whether they are going to continue to accept American leadership in the future even if it is the best thing for them. That is what you are suggesting.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
0.802
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
11.9
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Jeffrey Gedmin

But Senator Biden, you said earlier this afternoon the sky is not falling, NATO is not collapsing, that is absolutely right. I think what we are trying to do is discern trend lines and that is where we are disagreeing on emphasis and trend lines among us, Ron and I included. A couple of general observations to this, No. 1, I think we Americans do have this hegemon problem. We have to have priorities with our allies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
-0.22
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Jeffrey Gedmin

We cannot go each and every time and beat upon them about each and every thing. I think we have to have a lighter touch and we have to understand in this renegotiation they are going to have relative more power on some things and we are going to have less. We want burden-sharing, but they want power-sharing and they are going to get a little bit. You know we are giving them the keys to the car and they want to drive and they do not want a curfew. Well, we have to live with that a little bit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
0.526
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
6.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Jeffrey Gedmin

Now, at the same time, I quibble a little bit with some of the things Ron says. Examples, no, we do not want a weak Europe. We want a strong Europe and I am always a little bit mystified that Europeans say you are using things to keep us down and I am mystified because, if we were on things like ESDI, would we bother them so much about capabilities? Would we not say, and build institutions for the next two decades, guys, if we wanted to keep them down? No, we are doing what is right. We are telling them build capabilities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.28
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.6
SMOG Index
9.4
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Jeffrey Gedmin

No one here, on right or left, wants Europe to be weak. The question is what kind of Europe will be strong? Now, I myself have questions and reservations about Ron's model. That is the prominent European model, that is a deeply integrated Europe where liberal democratic nation-states cede more and more sovereignty to centralized supernational institutions in Brussels. Will that make for a stronger Europe? I am not sure. For them, or in partnership for us, I have grave doubts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
-0.349
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
10.7
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Jeffrey Gedmin

Now, I do not think we should oppose that because it is their business how they organize themselves and if we oppose it, it is the kiss of death and that is completely counterproductive and completely inappropriate. But it seems to me we ought to ask questions along the way, be skeptical and pose things that we are concerned about, here are things that I am concerned about in trend line. No one in Europe today will say that ESDP is aimed at weakening NATO. That is the politically correct answer. It will strengthen NATO and so I want to ask questions like, how will it strengthen NATO? What is your vision of NATO? What is your vision for America's role in NATO?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.43508
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.125
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.125
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.23639
VADER
0.63
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
10.4
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Jeffrey Gedmin

I will give you one example and then I will stop in this round. Concrete, theoretical to date, but I would bet my house that this discussion is coming. The formation of a European caucus in NATO. Now today, you ask, Senator Smith. They will say, nobody is suggesting that. I bet my house nobody is going to be working on this in the next couple of years. A European caucus in NATO, what does that mean? There is a valid point of view why there should be a European caucus in NATO. I had a British visitor the other day say to me, of course, that is what we are about. We are going to get that eventually. And I said, why? Well, security is like trade. When you Americans sit down with us on a bilateral basis, you are the big guy. You have the advantage in that negotiation. When we organize ourselves as a block, we create leverage. We even the playing field, they are entitled, fine, it is a transaction. But I would like us to ask the question now not later. If such a development came to be, how would that change the character, quality, functioning of NATO, political support for NATO here. Example. Senator Biden. I am not sure that that is not a construct that does not already reflect a reality. The truth of the matter is that when we take actions, whether there is a literal caucus or not within NATO a European caucus there is a practical European caucus within NATO right now, and there always has been. We have been able to deal with it, but I am less concerned about it, and it drives Dr. Haltzel, sitting behind me, crazy. Every time he wants me to focus on ESDP I say do not worry about it. And he looks at me and says what the hell are you talking about? The reason I do not worry about it is that ESDP will not be in my lifetime or even my son's lifetime. It will not be in his lifetime when France, Germany and England have ceded such sovereignty to an organizational structure that they will in fact be speaking with one voice on matters of national security. I cannot fathom that occurring and so, for them to strive is fine by me. Today you privately go to the same meetings. We attend some of the same meetings. The Germans will walk out and say I know we have got to say this for the French, but you understand we are with you, do you not? And the Italians will say, you know gee, we have got other fish to fry with the French and we are going to do this, but keep on doing what you are doing. I just think that the idea that you are going to have even the major powers in Europe all on the same page, in a way that is somehow anathema to our interests, is not very likely. But that is just an explanation to you, and for the record, why I am mostly concerned about the detail. One place I take some issue with Wes Clark, I am very concerned about the detail. I am very concerned about the command and control structure. I am very concerned about whether or not there are organizational structures that give leverage that preempt action taken. That concerns me a great deal. I am less concerned about getting sort of a uniform declaration of purpose, a new, or enlightened, or refined, or updated notion of what the Alliance is than I am about the detail. But I have spoken enough and I really appreciate both your testimony and I am going to cease. Senator Smith. Thanks, Senator Biden. Gentlemen, just a final question on NATO enlargement, the possibility of it and the right approach to achieve it, does either of you have a recommendation? I have been kicking around this idea of the big bang and the Vilnius Nine and let them in and then work out, the full accession status. That is one approach. The other is just to take Slovenia and maybe one other and just keep it going. I do not know whether it is more difficult to do that or the other in the U.S. Senate in terms of ratification, but I wonder if you have a recommendation as to the right approach? Dr. Asmus. I know I have been thinking a lot about this, Senator, as I know you have. Today, unlike the early 1990's, we have a clearer sense of the contours of the Europe we are talking about and the countries we want to include in our community -- I think it is the Vilnius Nine plus maybe Finland, Sweden or Austria if they revisit the issue of non-alignment. Perhaps best way to manage this process is to find the right way to articulate that at end of the day, NATO is defending Europe and this Europe consists of these countries, plus or minus those countries who will opt to stay out for their own unique reasons; or those countries that are so far away from qualifying that they're on a different timeline. The reality is that the first round of enlargement about Central Europe. It was about Solidarity in Poland in 1981, 1956 in Hungary, and the Prague Spring in 1960. This next round is about defining Europe as a whole. What does Europe whole and free really mean? In my mind, it means that NATO, at the end of the day, will go from the Baltic to the Black Sea. And the time has come to articulate that and let all these countries know they are going to come in. While not loosing the performance principle. We have to keep benchmarks and incentives so that these countries continue to move in the right direction without setting the bar so high that we make it impossible for them to meet it. So where I come out is we should say, for example that by the end of the decade, we want to have completed the job of overcoming the division of Europe and that we would like both the EU and NATO to have enlarged to as many of these countries that meet our standards and are qualified. We should then work our way back maintain the performance principle, and look at how we initiate a process in 2002 that would take us there by end of the decade. Senator Smith. And when does the Article V guarantee attach? At the beginning or at the end? Dr. Asmus. I think the Article V guarantee starts when the parliaments of the NATO-members, including the U.S. Senate, vote. I think that given the strategic environment, we can live with a period of a couple of years as we bring these countries in and monitor their progress.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.04597
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.50459
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.50459
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.997
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
248
Sprache Difficult Word Count
209

Gordon Smith

I rather like that actually, because I think we need to say to the world that we are serious and give the world time to adjust to the goal of the Transatlantic Alliance, which I think is entirely noble. Dr. Asmus. Senator, I would like to come back to the point of doing this with the Europeans, not against them or over their concerns. Europeans have a pretty clear view of what Europe is. All these countries have been invited to join the EU, for example. If we can find a way of -- while respecting NATO and EU autonomy and independence and the decisionmaking process -- articulating the view that at the end of the day that we are talking about a community of countries, that we know what those countries are and we want EU-NATO enlargement to converge and dovetail, that would be a noble achievement. Each institution will make its own decisions, but the goal is to bring the two processes together and to have alliance between Europe whole and free with the United States. Once you get that goal and vision right and once you start taking misguided ideas about spheres of influence and gray zones off the table, then the management of whether Latvia or Slovenia or Estonia or Slovakia is in or not in 2002 becomes an easier political problem to deal with because you have answered the strategic question. Senator Smith. Jeffrey, you have got the final word. Dr. Gedmin. Thank you, Senator. Then I will split the word in two, but I will be brief. Senator Biden, you are right. Militarily, crystal clear -- I just want to repeat my point, which I do not think I have convinced you yet but I will keep working on in weeks to come. This business is political in my view and it is a trend line in my view. You're right a caucus already exists. I simply asked the question, how formal and institutionalized can that become and still be in our interests? Concrete, the devil is in the details. I would bet you a good dinner in Paris, that in our near future Europeans are going to address how this common foreign security policy will work. I am out of ESDI. I am -- bigger picture now --
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.20067
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.21816
VADER
0.983
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
11.2
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
93
Sprache Difficult Word Count
93

Joe Biden

No, I understand what you are saying Dr. Gedmin. And some already argue, yeah, we do not have a natural leader. You know you do maturity voting on certain issues. There will be restrictions. Let me give you a concrete example of why we ought to be asking questions. We just bombed Iraq with Britain. The French did not like it, others did not like it, we bombed Libya in the 1980's. The French did not like it, others did not like it. I would hate to see us in a situation where we are not today, but I am just speculating, where we go bilaterally to an ally and say we need you, are you with us? And they say we are just outvoted. Outvoted? It is in your interest. Well, we signed up to something we think on balance gives us more benefits than disadvantages and on this one you cannot use our bases and we are not flying with you. I think that is important, but that is what I meant by the detail. In other words, what it is that they actually signed up to. I am just reluctant, Jeffrey, to ask questions I do not want the answers to right now. In other words, I do not think there has been a maturation in their thought process as to where that is and I do not want to force them to an answer now. I think in the abstract, they will be more inclined to give an answer that we do not like to satisfy the sense of unity within Europe than they would if we did not ask the question. Senator Smith. Throw depleted uranium into that mix.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.22378
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.21053
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.21053
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.41616
VADER
-0.154
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
7.2
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
55
Sprache Difficult Word Count
55

Jeffrey Gedmin

Can I just tell you something that is not abstract? The Germans and French, as you know, we share things with the British in intelligence and vice versa that we do not share with the others, history, culture, temperament, analysis, institutional patterns. We do. The Germans and French, by and large, want a more deeply integrated Britain within Europe. And I can tell you that the Germans and French do not like the special relationship stuff and they are going to tell the British when you are in with us, more integrated, what the Americans give you, you share with us and the Brits are going to have to make some pretty hard choices between us and them. The other point, and I will let Ron then conclude on NATO enlargement, Senator Smith, I would just point to one thing Senator Biden broached earlier. I think the Baltic countries are the most interesting thing. NATO enlargement is interesting and important. We ought to do it. We ought to make it as full as makes sense, but I think that is where the rubber meets the road within the Alliance and within the context of the relationship with Russia. And I think we had better think hard and work really hard now and not later to make sure that we are working with the Russians to avoid any pretext they have about Russian minority concerns or others. And we ought to work with the Europeans on how it is we think we can do this and not damage the relations with Russia, but that is the big issue I think. Dr. Asmus. Senator, as someone who was in the trenches fighting the European caucus or would-be caucus, I just wanted to offer a comment. If we are in close agreement with the Europeans, this is not a problem. The reality is, you know, these are fairly transparent organizations. When I was at the State Department, I knew what was discussed in most of these EU meetings within minutes of them concluding my cell phone was ringing and several European allies who were attending these meetings were briefing me on what was being discussed. And more than half of those countries agreed with us, if not two-thirds of them. They would not agree to a common EU position because they wanted to take this issue to the NATO forum to keep their options open and where we would be involved could vote. Second, there are those countries in Europe who think they have too much America, and those who do not think they have enough America. Many of the countries seeking to join our institutions want more, not less America. I think that if my French counterparts were here testifying, they would have a long story about how difficult it is to build a European caucus because so many of these countries want to do this with us, not without us. We cannot prevent the Europeans from having dinner together before a NATO meeting to coordinate their views. What you can do is make sure we are on the same wavelength.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57447
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57447
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.27297
VADER
0.955
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
11.4
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
120
Sprache Difficult Word Count
101

Joe Biden

What you can do, if I understand Jeff, is that you can impact whether or not there is a formal written agreement with the Brits, with the Germans and the French saying whatever you get we get as opposed to them having dinner and asking and I think there is a distinction with a difference. There used to be a song when I was a kid in high school. It was called "Timing." Tick-a-tick-a-tocka, timing is the thing and that is it. This is all about timing as far as I am concerned. When to ask these questions? What answers you want to get? I do not like asking people questions when I know I am going to get the wrong answer now, when I have a chance to maybe affect what their answer may be. That is the only generic point I was trying to make. Senator Smith. Gentlemen, we thank you very much. We are adjourned. [Whereupon, at 12:45 p.m., the subcommittee was adjourned.]
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.589
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
7.1
SMOG Index
8.7
Automated Readability Index
3.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

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[Senate Hearing 107-16] [From the U.S. Government Printing Office]
Sentiment
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8595
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2488