Let us try a brief experiment.

Here is a statement of American strategic priorities: “The United States cannot survive as a free and independent nation if a hostile power dominates any region of the world from which it could threaten the US. That is why we have binding treaty commitments with our allies to help defend their territorial integrity.”

And here is another: “America’s international partners must contribute a fair share of military investment, burden-sharing, and production responsibilities. Allies and partners that do not uphold their duties cannot expect the American people to uphold ours.”

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