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Mike Pence’s policy on nato

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Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?

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Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “And how we do that? I have every confidence. You-- you remember I served on the Foreign Affairs Committee. And I'm very confiden...” ‐cbsnews.com

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Mike Pence voters

Answer: No, we should not defend any NATO country that spends less than 2% of their GDP on military defense

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 249 voters that voted for Mike Pence in the 2016 Vice Presidential election.

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Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “I disagree with that," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who was in Cleveland, said of Trump's comments. "NATO is the most...” ‐politico.com

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