President affirms Article 5 defense commitment when asked about spending
When asked whether he would defend allies under Article 5 even if they haven't met spending targets, the president responded "Of course," saying he would defend the countries and stressing his presence at the summit signaled that commitment.
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A reporter asked the president whether he would defend NATO allies under Article 5 even if they had not paid their "fair share." The reporter prefaced the question by asking for the president's view of the summit outcome.
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