Read the quotation from then vice president Joe Biden in 2014."America’s commitment to collective defense under Article 5 of NATO is a sacred obligation in our view—a sacred obligation not just for now, but for all time. So I’m here to say on behalf of the President what I hope you already know: You can count on us. Period.”–Vice President Joe Biden, May 20, 2014
Answer
A
The US will always stand with NATO in the defense of other countries.
B
The US will never put its own forces at risk to support its NATO partners.
C
The US will always defend its own interests over those of its NATO partners.
D
The US will never try to lead any military actions against other countries.
Explanation
Article 5 of NATO treats an attack on one member as an attack on all, requiring members to support one another’s defense. Biden calls the U.S. commitment a “sacred obligation” and says NATO allies can count on the United States. This supports choice A: the U.S. will stand with NATO in defending its members. The quotation does not say the U.S. will avoid risks or refuse to lead military actions.
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