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- The coronavirus outbreak has made clear

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that many of the challenges
we face are too great

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for any one nation or
organization to face alone.

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This is an unprecedented crisis.

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But we have overcome crises before.

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And together we will overcome
the coronavirus crisis.

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The health and the safety of
our personnel is paramount.

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And it is vital to
maintaining our readiness.

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From the beginning

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NATO has been implementing robust measures

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to limit the spread of the virus,

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to reduce the risks to
our soldiers and civilians

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and the communities they serve.

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And to ensure that our
essential work continues

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to maintain deterrence and
defense for our nations.

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NATO's ability to conduct operations

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has not been undermined.

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Our forces remain ready
and our work goes on,

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including in our
multinational battle groups

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in the east of our Alliance.

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NATO Air Policing, our
maritime deployments

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and our missions from
Afghanistan to Kosovo.

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It is more important than
ever that we stand together,

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work together and support each other.

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That is what NATO is all about,

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the simple and powerful idea

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that we are stronger together than alone.

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(rolling exciting piano notes)