Pence reassures Europe, demands NATO pay up US President Donald Trump
expects NATO allies to make real progress by the end of this year towards meeting the increased defence spending target agreed by the alliance, his Vice President Mike Pence said Monday.
“The president and the American people
expect our allies to keep their word and to do more in our common defence … the president expects real progress by the end of 2017,” he said.
“If you have a plan to get there, our alliance needs you to accelerate it,” Pence said. “
If you don’t yet have a plan, these are my words, not his — get one. It is time for actions, not words.”
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Vice President Mike Pence Vows U.S. Support for European Union BRUSSELS—Vice President Mike Pence said Monday that the
U.S. commitment to the European Union was “steadfast and enduring,” seeking to reassure European leaders anxious about Washington’s direction under the new administration.
Mr. Pence pledged stepped-up cooperation on terrorism and economic issues with Europe.
He said the U.S. would continue to hold Russia accountable for its actions in Ukraine.
EU officials welcomed Mr. Pence’s backing for the EU, which was far more positive than they expected in light of Mr. Trump’s comments. But
questions linger in Europe about whether Mr. Pence truly speaks for the administration.
On Monday, as he did in Munich, Mr. Pence emphasized that he spoke for the Trump administration.
“President Trump and I look forward to working together with you and the European Union to deepen our political and economic partnership,” he told European Council President Donald Tusk.
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