Sec. 1254. Statement of policy on United States military investment in Europe
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It is the policy of the United States to develop, implement, and sustain a credible deterrent against aggression and long-term strategic competition by the Government of Russia in order to enhance regional and global security and stability, including by the following: Increased United States presence in Europe, including additional permanently stationed forces, continued rotational deployments, increased pre-positioned military equipment, and sufficient and necessary infrastructure additions and improvements throughout Europe.
Planning regarding the United States military footprint in Europe to recognize the essential role played by United States allies and partners in establishing deterrence and advancing regional and global security and stability. Commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
(NATO)and its founding values and commitments by NATO allies to the common defense, including NATO goals regarding defense investments, and to NATO’s founding principles of democracy, individual liberty, and the rule of law. Planning to ensure the United States military footprint in Europe is holistic and geographically appropriate for a comprehensive response to the challenges posed by the Government of Russia across numerous European fronts. Commitment to United States Government investment and prioritization of efforts in Europe, particularly through efforts led by the Department of State, to counter the Government of Russia’s global campaign to interfere in and undermine democratic systems of government, elections, values, and institutions, and disrupt United States alliances and partnerships, through indirect action (such as information operations intended to influence), including robust information sharing and cooperation with partners and allies to counter influence campaigns and sufficient cyber, counter-messaging, and intelligence resources. Planning to take into account the importance of strategic stability, arms control, and strategic dialogue as they contribute to United States national security, collective defense, and regional and global security. Encouraging increased communication by NATO officials, to raise awareness of the Alliance’s mission, efforts, and concerns achieved by actively engaging with Congress and the executive branch.