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Argument: NATO is an alliance of democratic values, not just militaries

Issue Report: NATO expansion

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Daniel Fried, Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs. “NATO: Enlargement and Effectiveness”. State Department, Testimony Before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. 11 Mar. 2008 – NATO is not just a military alliance; it is an alliance of values, and NATO’s success in the past and promise for the future reflect its fusion of strength and democratic values. I will speak today about how the Alliance is transforming itself to address global security challenges; its current missions and challenges, including ongoing operations in Afghanistan; and our goals for the Bucharest Summit and beyond.