U.S. President George Bush has urged European leaders to work even more closely with the United States in ensuring that terrorists can never gain a safe haven in Afghanistan.In an address in Paris to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Mr. Bush urged the allies to stand behind what he called this "brave, young democracy" in its current struggle.
He also stressed the importance of U.S.-European cooperation in spreading the ideals of democracy, liberty and justice in the Middle East, and efforts to deal with Iran's nuclear threat.