He said that the critical period for NATO expansion is approaching when the accord finally goes before the Senate early this year. Cindy Bigger, a Humphrey Fellow and one of 16 audience members Thursday, found Rey's presentation convincing. The more people that can learn about any of our foreign policy issues, the better. I think his argument was very good in terms of the reasons why NATO should be expanded. Patrick Shields, director of External Relations at the Humphrey Institute, helped coordinate the lecture but wouldn't give his position on the foreign policy matter.
Debate is an important part of educating the public.