As the United States prioritizes its attention to these threats, [[European]] allies must lead from the front.
As the United States prioritizes its attention to these threats, [[European]] allies must lead from the front.
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Together, we can establish a [[division of labor]] that maximizes our comparative advantages in Europe and Pacific respectively.<ref>[https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/4064113/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-at-ukraine-defense-contact/ Opening Remarks by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at Ukraine Defense Contact Group (As Delivered)], Feb. 12, 2025, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Brussels, Belgium. defense.gov</ref>
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Together, we can establish a [[division of labor]] that maximizes our comparative advantages in Europe and Pacific respectively.<ref>[https://www.defense.gov/News/Speeches/Speech/Article/4064113/opening-remarks-by-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-at-ukraine-defense-contact/ Opening Remarks by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at Ukraine Defense Contact Group (As Delivered)], Feb. 12, 2025, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Brussels, Belgium. defense.gov</ref>}}