By Plenary Sessions: Peeter Tali

The text describes the cooperation within the ruling coalition (Reform Party, Eesti 200, Social Democrats) as an unavoidable compromise, acknowledging that the reduction of expenditures and bureaucracy was insufficient for his liking ("the pain and the magic"). It stresses the need for solidarity on security matters and urges non-coalition parties to support the draft legislation.

The working style of the leading committee (the National Defence Committee) is described as consensual, emphasizing that all procedural decisions were made unanimously. At the international level, emphasis is placed on the close alliance with the USA, the United Kingdom, and France, which is secured by bearing the common burden and fulfilling the role of a reliable combatant.