Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
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U.N. Ambassador Waltz and NATO Secretary Rutte appear on Face the Nation broadcast.
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U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte appeared on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026, to discuss major foreign policy issues. Waltz represents the Trump administration at the United Nations, while Rutte leads NATO at a time of ongoing global security challenges. The dual appearance suggests coordination between the U.S. and its European allies on international affairs. The broadcast provided a platform for both officials to articulate administration positions on matters likely including Russia, Ukraine, and the NATO alliance itself.
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