NATO is trying to patch up differences over Iraq, as members of the U.N. speak out against the war.
NATO Secretary General George Robertson will meet with President Bush today.
The two are expected to discuss the opposition to military action in Iraq by France and Germany and other possible problems that may come with an assault on Baghdad.
Last weekend NATO sent a committee to Turkey to start defense planning.
White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer said the current problems won't fracture NATO.
Meanwhile, a number of U.N. members are expected to speak out against war in Iraq at today's Security Council meeting.
Yesterday, speakers from more than a dozen countries that are not on the Security Council voiced their opposition to an assault on Iraq.
Most U.N. members view Iraq's weapons program as bad for the world, but view war as worse.
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So far, Only Japan and Australia have shown support for the British-American resolution, calling for military force to help disarm Saddam Hussein.
Despite the political talks, American military build up continues in the Persian Gulf.
The Pentagon said it has activated more than 20,000 additional Army troops. They'll join about 150,000 other U.S. forces already in the Gulf region.
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