NATO

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  1. acronym of no action, talk only
  2. Singapore must not become like NATO - No Action Talk Only, say some people. Yes, indeed, it must not. And unlike Nato's current campaign in Kosovo, it must not be half-hearted.

    — 1999 May 15, Chua Lee Hoong. The Straits Times, "S21 – Over to you now, Singaporeans". p.53