Jake Tapper

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1/22/2026, 9:58:22 PM
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2/ Defense Secretary Gates, 2011:

“When I became Secretary of Defense in 2006 there were about 20,000 non-U.S. troops from NATO nations in Afghanistan. Today, that figure is approximately 40,000….
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More than a thousand non-US NATO troops were killed in the war in Afghanistan.

@SecGenNATO Rutte noted to Trump: “For every two Americans who paid the ultimate price, there was one soldier from another NATO country who did not come back to his family.”

https://www.theatlantic.com/nati…
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Trump on NATO: "I've always said, will they be there if we ever needed them? That's really the ultimate test. I'm not sure of that. We've never needed them. They'll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan and this or that. And they did. They stayed a little back, off the front

The statement highlights the sacrifices made by non-U.S. NATO members in Afghanistan, emphasizing the significance of their contributions and losses. It serves as a reminder of the shared burden and commitment among NATO allies, countering narratives that may downplay their involvement.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement respects the sacrifices of NATO troops, acknowledging their contributions and losses, thus striving to do no harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    By highlighting the sacrifices of NATO allies, the statement promotes understanding and empathy for their contributions. [+1]
  3. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its platform to remind the public of the shared sacrifices among NATO allies, contributing to a more informed discourse. [+1]