And the only thing that kept the peace in Europe was the political will and military strength of the United States.

ECONOMIST: Providing pensions

You might imagine that it would be easier to call for a return to military strength and national greatness in the United States -- a superpower -- than in the United Kingdom -- a middle ranking power.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: 'Courage'

The United States contribution to KFOR is approximately 760 U.S. military personnel out of the total strength of approximately 5, 989 personnel, which includes a temporarily deployed operational reserve force.

WHITEHOUSE: Letter from the President -- War Powers Resolution

The United States contribution to KFOR is approximately 817 U.S. military personnel out of the total strength of approximately 6, 401 personnel, which includes a temporarily deployed Operational Reserve Force.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House