"We have probably gotten used to it: in the morning one opinion, at noon another, in the evening a third opinion, so I think that we don't have that basis... For some reason, I don't see it at least today," said Chairman of "Nemuno aušra" Remigijus Žemaitaitis. #Lietuva #DonaldoTrumpas #karinėbazė (translated)
"In the plans, as far as I have information, there are no such specific things, it could be checked very easily by simply contacting the Pentagon through diplomatic channels and looking into it," said the chairman of the conservatives, Laurynas Kasčiūnas. #Lietuva #DonaldoTrumpas #karinėbazė (translated)
"No decisions have been made as of today, the discussion is ongoing, as you can see, the signals are positive, so we will continue to work." Robertas Kaunas assures that Lithuania is capable of accepting U.S. troops for a permanent presence, the infrastructure at the Pabradė battalion is in place. #Lietuva #DonaldoTrumpas #karinėbazė (translated)
"Well, I don't know how many, but he definitely knows 3-4 Lithuanian Americans living in Palm Beach and plays golf with them, dines together," said former ambassador to the United States Vygaudas Ušackas. #Lietuva #DonaldoTrumpas #karinėbazė (translated)
"We are ready to provide the best possible conditions for the U.S. side, and I am glad that such ideas are not dismissed by President D. Trump," said Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius. #Lietuva #DonaldoTrumpas #karinėbazė (translated)
"Well, they are my friends, great people, so we will definitely take that into account... They are great people. In Lithuania - there I know so many people, they are all great people," said U.S. President D. Trump. #Lietuva #DonaldoTrumpas #karinėbazė (translated)
Donald Trump's statement about the possibility of establishing a permanent U.S. military base in Lithuania has sparked discussions in the country, but experts and the opposition point out that such words do not guarantee concrete decisions. #Lietuva #DonaldoTrumpas #karinėbazė (translated)
"It is important for us that the President of the United States knows where Lithuania is and that Lithuanians are good people. (...) And this is important for us from a defense perspective, as the presence of U.S. troops in Lithuania greatly strengthens our deterrence." "Sometimes we interpret the words of the U.S. President in our own way, but in this case, I believe we really need to take seriously, as I said, the need for us to have Americans here in Lithuania and our own contributions, the American Lithuanians living there, the diaspora who care about their homeland," emphasized J. Olekas. #JAV #Lietuva #karinėbaze (translated)
The Speaker of the Seimas, Juozas Olekas, emphasizes that the U.S. President's proposal to establish a permanent military base in Lithuania is serious and extremely important for the country's defense, as it would strengthen deterrence against possible aggressions. #JAV #Lietuva #karinėbaze (translated)
In late September, Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius stated that Lithuania would be willing to cover the costs of the permanent deployment of U.S. troops in the country and would view favorably the possibility of establishing an American military base. #JAVKariai #KarinėBazė #Investicijos (translated)
J. Olekas states that a U.S. military base in Lithuania could encourage Western investments, as the permanent presence of troops would reduce security concerns and attract business. #JAVKariai #KarinėBazė #Investicijos (translated)
The leader of the “For Lithuania” faction of the ruling Seimas, Agnė Širinskienė, stated that the current situation discredits the CEC institution. #Lietuva #JAV #karinėbaze (translated)
Social Democrat Remigijus Motuzas asserted that constitutional amendments are needed considering the changed security situation. #Lietuva #JAV #karinėbaze (translated)
Before voting on the constitutional amendment, the "aušrietis" Aidas Gedvilas insisted that before making a final decision, the opinion of the nation should be heard – a referendum should be held. #Lietuva #JAV #karinėbaze (translated)
The leader of the opposition "Nemuno aušra," Remigijus Žemaitaitis, questioned whether Lithuania should pursue the establishment of a permanent U.S. military base in the country. #Lietuva #JAV #karinėbaze (translated)
Conservator Laurynas Kasčiūnas said that D. Trump's words are a pleasant message, but there is supposedly no specifics regarding a possible American military base. #Lietuva #JAV #karinėbaze (translated)
Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius said that Lithuania would be ready to provide "the best possible conditions" for permanent American military forces. #Lietuva #JAV #karinėbaze (translated)
D. Trump said on Monday that Washington would consider the possibility of establishing a permanent U.S. military base in Lithuania. #Lietuva #JAV #karinėbaze (translated)
The Minister of National Defense, Robertas Kaunas, commented that Lithuania has the potential to establish a permanent US military base. #Lietuva #JAV #karinėbaze (translated)
The statement by U.S. President D. Trump regarding the potential establishment of a permanent American military base in Lithuania has caused reactions from politicians, meanwhile the Seimas has approved the first vote on a constitutional amendment allowing the deployment of nuclear weapons in the country, and the Government announced a reduction in train ticket prices to combat rising fuel prices. #Lietuva #JAV #karinėbaze (translated)
