US Deployment Germany 2020-07-06
2020-07-06
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Context
The Prime Minister's representative met with US Secretary of Defense and NATO counterparts to discuss the proposal by President Trump to reduce US troops in Germany.
Julian Lewis asks about recent representations made to the US Administration on reducing US troops in Germany. He also questions whether the UK can make such representations when it has intentions of cutting its own military forces, particularly the Army and Royal Marines' amphibious capabilities.
Ben Wallace advises that one should not believe everything read in newspapers, especially during an integrated review. He asserts that the UK serves to lead within NATO by contributing and giving more than others have done historically. The UK is noted as the biggest contributor to NATO in Europe and provides nuclear defence in the region.
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The reported plans for military cuts in the press were not directly addressed.
Not Believing Everything Read In Newspapers
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