"..the combination of manpower from Eastern Europe with the technical capabilities of NATO would greatly enhance the military potential of the Partnership because it would reduce the risk of body bags for NATO countries, which is the main constraint on their willingness to act."

https://www.georgesoros.com/1993/11/01/toward-a-new-world-order-the-future-of-nato/

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