Nato chief tells BBC that Trump comments are like 'family argument'
Mark Rutte says Nato is stronger than ever, and that he is 100% convinced of the US president's commitment to the alliance.
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"I am 100% convinced [Trump is committed to Nato]."
— Mark Rutte , Politician
"It's a bit like in a family, you have families where you never quarrel and then it bursts out completely."
— Mark Rutte , Politician
"Absolutely we'll be ready."
— Mark Rutte , Politician
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Mark Rutte says Nato is stronger than ever, and that he is 100% convinced of the US president's commitment to the alliance.
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