I think the U.S. pays a shitload of money to help with the defense of Europe which includes France if they want to take the lead on that I'm all for it.Do you really think the US is securing France, for example?Go for it if Europe wants to take the lead in handling it's own security I have no problem with that. We have heard more than a few times America should not be the worlds policemen so if other nations want to handle their own security cool.