Biden visits NATO, asks for help in Afghanistan

Biden visits NATO, asks for help in Afghanistan
By James Warden, Stars and Stripes
Mideast edition, Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Vice President Joe Biden said he visited a NATO meeting in Brussels on Tuesday to listen to America’s allies, but his own words made clear the Obama administration wants alliance members to help with Afghanistan.

And, the U.S. plans to hold them to any commitments they make.

Biden’s visit is part of a push to strengthen the waning interest of some NATO members as the United States boosts its own forces in Afghanistan. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met with NATO allies a few days ago, and President Barack Obama plans to visit a NATO summit in early April.

"I came to listen. I realize there may be questions for our administration, but I primarily came here today to listen," Biden said.

"President Obama and I are deeply committed to NATO. Let’s get that straight right from the start."


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uhc comment: I know that DU is split on the continued occupation of Afghanistan, so don't flame me for this observation.

I find it interesting that the United States keeps begging for more bodies and Europe sees what awaits us in Afghanistan. Ask the Russians.