It would go against most of his colleagues from both sides of the aisle if Sen. Josh Hawley voted against the bids to join NATO.

The United States shouldn't expand its security commitments in Europe due to a more pressing threat from China.

The two Nordic countries want to join the Atlantic Alliance to fight Russian aggression. Their location and security needs are understandable.

Europe doesn't have America's greatest adversary. There is a loom in Asia. The People's Republic of China is something I am discussing. The American people should know that the United States is not going to resist Chinese rule. It would only make the problem worse if American security commitments were expanded in Europe.

The governments of 19 NATO countries have approved the joining of the two Nordic nations. The United States is the only one that hasn't done so. The additions must be approved by all the member states.

Schumer wants senators to vote on expanding the alliance before they leave Washington, D.C., for a month-long break.

The United States isn't prepared to go against both Moscow and Beijing.

The United States can't defeat China and Russia at the same time. We are not in the right place in Asia.

Hawley says the U.S. is not prepared to fight off Chinese military aggression in the Pacific.

We have to make a choice in the face of this reality. In order to prioritize China and Asia, we need to do less in Europe and other places.

European allies could take on more responsibility in defending Europe if they invested more in their own military.

Senate Minority LeaderMitch McConnell said last week that the United States would be fortunate to have two new treaty allies.

Eighteen House Republicans voted against a symbolic resolution to support NATO membership.

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