NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg’s elaboration on the increase of United States Defense budget and Military commitment to European Security and Defense in NATO by emphasizing: “This proposal is a vivid demonstration of the strength of our Transatlantic bond.”

February 2, 2016 © NATO

The Official document from the White House:  Statement by President Obama on the FY2017 European Reassurance Initiative Budget Request, The White House February 2,2016