U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio thoroughly deserves the standing ovation he received on Feb. 14 at the annual NATO Munich Security Conference. From the start of his remarkably articulate, persuasive presentation, the tone was friendly if not accommodating, and he rightly emphasized that the ties that bind are far stronger than any forces pulling us apart. He gave special emphasis to shared cultural heritage and commitment to the rule of law. Early in the address, his statement that “the two great wars of the 20th century serve for us as history’s constant reminder that our destiny is and always will be intertwined with yours” brought sustained applause. Rubio reiterated areas of serious disagreement, including climate policy and alleged supply chain insecurity, and media comments predictably have highlighted such matters. This overlooks the fundamental fact that disagreements among allies are inevitable, and shared institutions exist to try to reconcile differences. The conference represents the durability of NATO. The alliance was founded in 1949, to resist expansion of the So