Simon asserted that the current contenders are far weaker than any of the three newest members and that they will have to work much harder to increase their military capabilities before joining the alliance.
Sajmon je istakao da su sadašnji kandidati daleko slabiji od sva tri poslednja primljena člana i da će morati mnogo više da rade na povećanju svojih vojnih sposobnosti pre ulaska u Alijansu.