BERLIN – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates rebuked some of America’s staunchest allies yesterday, saying that the United States has a “dwindling appetite” to serve as the heavyweight partner in the military order that has underpinned the US relationship with Europe since the end of World War II. In an unusually stinging speech, made on his final visit to Europe before he retires at the end of the month, Gates condemned European defense cuts and said the United States is tired of engaging in combat missions for those who “don’t want to share the risks and the costs.” “The blunt reality is that there will be dwindling appetite and patience in the US Congress, and in the American body politic…
Posted by
on June 11, 2011. Filed under News.
You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0.
You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.
Posted by
on June 11, 2011. Filed under