Delaney, Kinzinger Introduce House Resolution Reaffirming NATO Alliance

WASHINGTON – Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6) and Congressman Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) have introduced a bipartisan resolution reaffirming the importance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to the national security interests of the United States. Founded in 1949 with the ideals of democracy and individual liberty, NATO has been a successful political and military alliance for over six decades.

The resolution outlines the centrality of the NATO alliance to U.S. security and counter-terrorism efforts and states that: 1) the U.S. reaffirms its commitment to NATO as the foundation of transatlantic security, 2) NATO serves as a critical coalition in preserving peace and stability and 3) NATO’s continued effort to develop new capabilities and technologies to combat terrorism is crucial to enhancing U.S. national security. Text of the resolution is available here. 

“NATO is one of the most important alliances in global history and remains essential to the national security interests of the United States,” said Congressman Delaney. “This resolution sends a clear statement to the world: the American people remain committed to NATO and we will continue to stand with our NATO allies, moreover, NATO cooperation and coordination is essential to counter-terrorism measures and defeating ISIS. Thank you to Congressman Kinzinger for his partnership on this important resolution.”

“In a time of radical jihadist terrorism around the world, as well as Vladimir Putin’s belligerent Russia, we must remember the importance of America’s role and participation in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO),” said Congressman Kinzinger. “The world’s most powerful military and political alliance has served as a collective defender and deterrent, while providing solidarity and support against all threats, including terrorism.  I am proud to join Congressman Delaney in this effort.  The world is safer with an engaged America, and I firmly believe our participation in NATO greatly matters to America’s national security.  Bottom line: it is critically important that the United States reaffirms its commitment to NATO and our NATO allies.”

The Delaney-Kinzinger resolution is cosponsored by: Adam Kinzinger (IL-16), Adam Schiff (CA-28), David Scott (GA-13), Seth Moulton (MA-6), Rick Larsen (WA-2), André Carson (IN-7), David Cicilline (RI-1), Ruben Gallego (AZ-7), Ed Perlmutter (CO-7), Yvette D. Clarke (NY-9), Marcy Kaptur (OH-9), Derek Kilmer (WA-6), Norma Torres (CA-35), Matt Cartwright (PA-17), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Joe Courtney (CT-2), Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-2), Jim Costa (CA-16), Don Beyer (VA-8).

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