McCain criticizes Europe on Afghanistan - by Kristin Roberts
MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Senator John McCain, a Republican contender for the White House in 2008, chastised Europe on Saturday for failing to supply the troops and money to win in Afghanistan and said NATO's future was at stake. In tough comments that singled out specific countries, McCain told NATO allies to move beyond the "false debate" over security and development priorities in Afghanistan — a dispute that dominated a defense ministers' meeting earlier this week. Instead, Europe should follow Washington's lead and put more forces and resources into the war effort.
The senator's comments were more pointed in their criticism of Europe than other public statements from President George W. Bush's administration. But they reflected growing frustration among some U.S. officials and others in Washington over what is seen as Europe's unwillingness to pay its fair share for involvement in Afghanistan. Comment EU-Digest:Europe wants to help Afghanistan to stand on its own feet, not following US policy and fighting battles it can't win.
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