Philip H. Gordon: “We and 65-66 other countries recognize Kosovo's sovereignty and territory integrity.”

These are very serious charges. We have looked at them carefully and came to the view that they deserved, indeed required, serious investigation.

NATO is vital to U.S. security.

We have been disappointed. We waited for some time for last October's elections... but the political leaders have failed to reach an agreement.

NATO remains committed to the article 5 principle of collective defense.