This why it's so hard to have intelligent debate/discussion on topics.
Here we have a reply that literally, in the 3rd sentence, peddles an absolute proven lie.
"Many folks in Congress...."
Congress voted 96-0 in 2004.
"...and around the world in Europe"
Only one opposed. Russia
I don't know how you propose to have discussion on a topic in which you are doing zero research in support of your comments. If you did, you would see that opening statement is not fact.
NATO was, is and will continue to be a purely defensive alliance. It was never once determined to be an aggressive alliance. It was to defend democracy of burgeoning old Soviet satellites.
Russia didn't fear invasion, they feared isolation. When it became clear they were isolated, they embraced and Putin rose to power.
I would advise that you watch a documentary on Putin. Who he once was, how he became President of Russia, and just what has transpired over the last 25 years under his rule.
Your facts aren't even 50% accurate.