Brown: Restored US/FR/GER/ENG Alliance Will Shape World, Backs Bush On Iran
Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the United States as Britain’s “most important ally” and praised closer ties between France, Germany and the US in an interview broadcast Sunday.
Brown, who some have said stepped back from the shoulder-to-shoulder relations between US President George W. Bush and former premier Tony Blair since taking office in June, added he would not rule out a nuclear strike on Iran if diplomacy failed.
But Brown took a warmer line in an interview with Sky News television, saying that Britain was “part of an international endeavour” over efforts to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
“America is our most important ally. It will always be because of the values we share with America absolutely essential to how we conduct our foreign policy,” he said.
“The great change that is taking place that I think is to the advantage of everyone is that France and Germany and the European Union are also moving more closely with America and I think that’s to the benefit of Britain, it’s to the benefit of the world.”
He added: “While nothing should be ruled out, it is important to say that the sanctions that we are placing on Iran are having some effect.”
Brown also said the relationship with the US was important in efforts to reform international institutions and tackle issues including climate change, security and global economic competition.
“Over the next few years, as European countries like France and Germany move closer to America as we’ve seen over these last few weeks and months, there’s a great opportunity for all of us to work together to reshape the international institutions,” he said.
Asked whether such efforts would have to wait until Bush left office, he replied: “Not at all”.
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I knew everyone would wake up eventually. the problems we face in this world couldnt be ignored for too long, the threats we face are way too great. we have a pretty nice alliance again now
November 11th, 2007 at 10:29 amSeems like Europe is going more for the conservative types. that are tough on defense, but socially liberal. That’s a good decription of Guliani. He’d fit right in.
November 11th, 2007 at 11:36 amMost important ally? It’s amazing were not each others ONLY ally after decades of comments like “Don’t mention the War” and the display of French flags void of the colors Red and Blue! ; )
The War on Terror is a driving force for sure; Europeans have been far more vulnerable to Terrorist attacks and are now dealing with a Muslim population that is calling for instituting Muslim values into their Societies rather than integrating themselves into the Societies established value systems… Welcome back Europe!
November 11th, 2007 at 12:29 pmGuliani fit right in as Assistant Attorney General during the Clinton crime spree, too.
November 11th, 2007 at 2:04 pmJustice was a pit of snakes, with the FBI politicized and corrupt, Muzzie terrorists with access to the best intel going about their plans unhindered and few ivestigations of Chinese incursions.
I don’t trust Rudy not to sell out. Too much the,”ends justify means” guy. Rudy’s ends.
Don’t mention the War” and the display of French flags void of the colors Red and Blue!
yeah, your refrain ;
escuse-me, if we don’t have the same ways of handling the “war on terror” ;
We are older than you on that one, and more efficient, it appeared !
sorry, we did’nt go into your nightmare,
may-be we are wiser than you may think ;
anyway, thanks for showing your mighty arms, at least we let you have the show-window part of the “war on terror”
November 12th, 2007 at 4:13 am