Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should place greater emphasis on the improvement of the capabilities of United States conventional forces, seeking also additional cooperation in conventional defense measures with other member nations of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States should place greater emphasis on the improvement of U.S. conventional forces, particularly in cooperation with other member nations of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; and (2) such improvement should emphasize improved readiness and greater sustainability in conflict, defensive measures, such as joint development and deployment of infantry antitank weapons, and the assumption that the United States does not want to be forced to an early resort to use of nuclear weapons.