Obama calls for military support from NATO

Obama calls for military support from NATO; EXT Barack Obama (US president) press conference SOT - I've not had to drag France kicking and screaming into Afghanistan because France recognises that having Al Qaeda operating safe havens that can be used to launch attacks is a threat not just to the United States but to Europe CUTAWAYs of Obama and Sarkozy at podiums Sarkozy at press conference (not heard) Journalists listening Obama listening to Sarkozy Nicolas Sarkozy (French president) press conference SOT (translated) - We've spoken to President Obama about it. There won't be more French troops because the decision on that was already taken last year. INT Barack Obama and Michelle Obama (wearing fuschia pink dress) arriving at town hall meeting to rapturous applause and cheers Obama speech SOT - Hello, bon apres midi and guten tag. In America there's been a failure to appreciate Europe's leading role in the world. There have been times when America's shown arrogance, been dismissive, even derisive. But in Europe there's an anti-Americanism that's at once casual can also been insidious. Obama on stage listening to questions from students in the audience Obama response SOT - We cannot pretend somehow that because Barack Hussein Obama got elected as president, suddenly everything's going to be okay. GERMANY: Baden-Baden: EXT Barack Obama and wife Michelle Obama meet Angela Merkel (Chancellor of Germany) and her husband Joachim Sauer, wave to the crowd and away FRANCE: Strasbourg: EXT Obama press conference SOT - Should North Korea decide to take this action, we will work with all interested parties in the international community to take appropriate steps to let North Korea know that it can't threaten the safety and security of other countries with impunity. GERMANY: Baden-Baden: INT Gordon Brown (Prime minister) greeting Obama (back view)