What were two things that tied American to its allies (Britain, and France)?

A June 2006 poll by Populus for The Times[18] showed that the number of Britons agreeing that "it is important for Britain’s long-term security that we have a close and special relationship with the US" had fallen to 58% (from 71% in April), and that 65% believed that "Britain’s future lies more with Europe than America." 44% agreed that "America is a force for good in the world." A later poll reported in The Guardian[19] during the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict said that 63% of Britons felt that Britain is tied too closely to the US.

Polls of the US public show that Britain, as an "ally in the war on terror" is viewed more positively than any other country. 76% of Americans polled viewed Great Britain as an "ally in the War on Terror" according to Rasmussen Reports.[26] According to Harris Interactive 74% of Americans view Great Britain as a "close ally in the war in Iraq", well ahead of next-ranked Canada at 48%.

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