The prospect is uncertain enough as it stands that Bush may be spared the need to veto it. But it would make an immense difference for Germany’s chances if the US actively supported what is, after all, a reasonable objective of one of its most important allies.
还有一件与柏林休戚相关的事情也无多大进展，即德国谋求成为安理会常任理事国一事。就算布什可能不计前嫌地不投反对票，德国的前景依然未置可否。但是，如果美国积极支持它最重要的盟国伙伴的这一合理目标的话，就会给德国成功的可能性带来很大变化。