There are also concerns about how to include the non-EU NATO allies in the process. These are not simple issues. They will take time to sort out. We need to be patient. Let's take a few minutes and think about the ways these issues reflect some of the public perceptions and misperceptions that often characterize our relationship.
Biotechnology is a good one to start with.
Conversely, some in the U.S. erroneously perceive that European concerns about biotech are merely disguised protectionism. For the record, the U.S. has always used a high degree of precaution in all areas of health and safety. That is why our regulatory agencies enjoy so much public confidence. Some of these perceived differences merely reflect unique societal preferences. There are numerous examples that show that neither of us has cornered the market on rationality or precaution in the way we live our lives.