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Obama Administration worried about Cameron effect in Europe

Laila

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The Obama Administration has voiced concern that Conservative plans to unpick the Lisbon treaty would cause a rupture between Europe and a British government led by David Cameron.

Diplomatic sources on both sides of the Atlantic have told The Times that the issue was discussed when Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State, held talks with Gordon Brown and David Miliband on her visit to Europe last week.

Mr Obama is enthusiastic about the idea of a permanent EU president to replace the revolving chairmanship of the EU council, a measure opposed by the Conservatives.

It has long since been Washington’s aspiration to have a “phone to ring” in Europe and there would be strong support for a heavyweight figure such as Tony Blair taking on the role. Mr Obama’s impatience with dealing with the existing European structures is being reflected by an apparent reluctance to attend the next EU/US summit: he may send vice-president Joe Biden to Sweden in his place.

Obama Administration worried about Cameron effect in Europe - Times Online

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/conservative/6391838/Conservative-Party-facing-US-pressure-over-links-with-far-right-parties-in-Europe.html

Isn't this lovely? I suppose the US will miss its new Labour lap dogs/bitches when they go.
How about Obama sacrifices his own countries sovereignty and power to bureaucrats far away and maybe he'll get a brain and understand the Conservatives position.

I'd rather we not be at the "heart" of Europe. Can't think of anything more terrifying.
 
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