That the Senate— (1) congratulates the people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of their declarations of independence; (2) commends the people and Governments of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania for their successful reforms and remarkable economic growth since 1991; (3) applauds the productive partnership the United States enjoys with the Baltic states in many spheres, including NATO; (4) recognizes the determination of the Governments of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to strengthen transatlantic security through defense spending and host nation support for NATO deployments; (5) recognizes the commitment among the Baltic states to further respect for the values of democracy and human rights within their own countries and abroad; and (6) reiterates the continued support of Congress for the European Deterrence Initiative as a means for enhancing deterrence and increasing military capabilities on NATO’s eastern flank.