This policy divided Europe. It has also fueled deep divisions in the US presidential campaign, with one of the most potent arguments used by Kerry being that he will restore trust between America and its allies; that as president he will recruit international help in Iraq.
这项政策让欧洲四分五裂，也使美国总统大选产生了严重的分歧，凯利手中最有效的杀手锏就是恢复美国和盟友之间的信任，还有他当总统会为伊拉克问题赢得国际支援。