U.S. Seeks Backing For Iraq Strike --
Sunday, February 8, 1998; Page A01 --
Edging closer toward airstrikes against Iraq, Defense Secretary William S. Cohen
met with his counterparts from Europe's four biggest nations today to enlist their support, as a U.S. congressional delegation here suggested that the extent of America's future commitment to NATO would hinge on European backing of the U.S. position on Iraq.