Dr. Barry Colfer:

Is that right? I am with those lads, obviously. The idea of raising the expectations of these countries on our borders, friends of Europe, and then ultimately reneging on the promise will risk driving these countries into the arms of other competing geopolitical actors, whether Russia, China or others. We would reap a whirlwind. It is important to think about the risk of raising expectations and ultimately pulling it all down ourselves. That is a good point, well made.