“President Donald Trump deeply honors Poland’s devotion to faith, family and freedom – and so do I,” Rose told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.<br><br> The committee’s chairman, Jim Risch, said during the hearing’s opening remarks: “Poland is one of the United States’ strongest and closest allies in Europe and is one of the top contributors to NATO’s collective defense.” <br><br> He added: “Poland has taken steps to address the threat in its backyard when others were reluctant to do so... U.S. cooperation with Poland will continue to be crucial as we push back on Russia’s aggression. I can tell you... the Poles are anxious to work with us.”