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| Tweet Topic Started: Nov 7 2007, 12:28 PM (341 Views) | |
| TheHugeUnit | Nov 7 2007, 12:28 PM Post #1 |
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French President Nicolas Sarkozy, opening a new, cozier chapter in relations with the United States, assured an embracing Congress Wednesday that "our friendship and our alliance is strong." Sarkozy also told lawmakers that such improved relations should lead to much closer cooperation on a host of international problems including Iran's nuclear program, Middle East peace and the stability of Lebanon. Sarkozy came to Washington seeking to restore the kind of relationship that existed between Paris and Washington before sharp differences arose over the U.S.-led war in Iraq. And he repeatedly stressed his message of bilateral cooperation. Speaking through a translator to lawmakers gathered in the chamber of the House of Representatives for a Joint Meeting of Congress, Sarkozy highlighted France's long friendship with the United States. On this U.S. visit, his words - as well as his demeanor - contrasted sharply with the style of his predecessor, Jacques Chirac, who publicly clashed with Bush over Iraq. The feeling was mutual. Sarkozy entered the hallowed chamber amid high pagentry and was greeted by a standing ovation as he headed to the speaker's podium, stopping briefly to shake hands with lawmakers on the way. Sarkozy expressed gratitude in the prepared speech for the U.S. role in liberating France from Nazi occupation in World War II. "I want to tell you that whenever an American soldier falls somewhere in the world, I think of what the American army did for France," he said. "I think of them, and I am sad, as one is sad to lose a member of one's family." Sarkozy's address was interrupted by applause several times. It highlighted the improved relations between the two countries. In 1996, many U.S. lawmakers boycotted a similar appearance by Chirac to protest France's nuclear testing in the South Pacific. Sarkozy, an energetic 52-year-old conservative, has wasted no time in his bid to modernize France, in part by trying to inject an American-style work ethic. As a sign of his pro-American tendencies, he took a summer vacation in the United States, causing a stir back home. Bush and Sarkozy dined at the White House Tuesday night and were traveling later Wednesday to Mount Vernon, the Virginia home of George Washington, the first U.S. president. Earlier, in a speech to the American Jewish Committee, Sarkozy supported Iran as having a right to civilian nuclear power. If denied, he said, extremist influence in Iran will grow. Sarkozy, receiving an award from the Jewish group as a tireless promoter of democratic values, human rights and peace, said "there should be a dialogue developed with Iran" that acknowledges its development of civilian nuclear energy. "I believe tht Arab countries, including Iran have a right to civilian nuclear power," Sarkozy said, specifically including Syria among them. The Bush administration, which has taken some tentative steps to develop contacts with Iran, is supicious of Iran's nuclear program as aimed at building nuclear weapons, despite Iran's assertions it is working only on civilian power. Sarkozy denounced antisemitism and racism as "beasts" and said France would fight for Israel's security. At the same time, he said "we have waited too long" for an agreement that establishes a Palestinian state alongside Israel. "It is in the interest of the entire world that there be an agreement between Israel and the Palestinians," he said. In his toast Tuesday night, Bush did not mention France's opposition to the war in Iraq. Instead, he spoke of working with France to help others around the world resist tyranny and oppression. "French and American troops are helping defend a young democracy in Afghanistan," Bush said. For his part, Sarkozy didn't sidestep the fact that Bush and the war in Iraq remain unpopular in his country. "I also came to say that one can be a friend of America, and yet win elections in France," he joked during his toast at a White House dinner where the two leaders dined on lobster bisque and lamb. That's not something Bush would have heard from Chirac. Sarkozy - known in France as "Sarko the American" - described the U.S.-French relationship as "simple," yet "always beautiful." Sarkozy, who was seated next to first lady Laura Bush, came to the White House alone. He and his wife, Cecilia, announced their divorce on Oct. 18, a first for a French head of state. http://news.aol.com/story/_a/us-france-rel...S00010000000001 I'm sick. |
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| kyyankgrrl | Nov 7 2007, 01:02 PM Post #2 |
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Didn't Sarkozy see what happened to Tony Blair for sucking up to the U.S. and being Bush's toady? |
![]() Sig by Detroittigerfan28 In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man; if you want anything done, ask a woman. - Margaret Thatcher I never married because there was no need. I have three pets at home which answer the same purpose as a husband. I have a dog that growls every morning, a parrot that swears all afternoon, and a cat that comes home late at night - Marie Corelli (19th century author) Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase. - Martin Luther King, Jr. | |
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| TheHugeUnit | Nov 7 2007, 02:29 PM Post #3 |
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Tony Blair was awesome. |
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| kyyankgrrl | Nov 7 2007, 05:21 PM Post #4 |
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Tony Blair has no balls...and no job. |
![]() Sig by Detroittigerfan28 In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man; if you want anything done, ask a woman. - Margaret Thatcher I never married because there was no need. I have three pets at home which answer the same purpose as a husband. I have a dog that growls every morning, a parrot that swears all afternoon, and a cat that comes home late at night - Marie Corelli (19th century author) Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase. - Martin Luther King, Jr. | |
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| TheHugeUnit | Nov 8 2007, 01:31 PM Post #5 |
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He has a job, he works for the UN.... |
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| BaseballKnowledge | Nov 8 2007, 04:43 PM Post #6 |
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Wow, that's pretty sad for you to say that ky, but what can I expect from a bleeding heart liberal like yourself. You say that, and it doesn't make much sense. Actually, he had too much balls for people like the British to accept, so they got rid of him; he realized that the U.S. was pulling away from the pack in many categories, and he wanted to be somewhat like us, and he got booed for it. I'm sorry, but the British have to realize that it was a lot like getting rid of Winston Churchill. |
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| kyyankgrrl | Nov 8 2007, 05:32 PM Post #7 |
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Tony Blair was an elected official and completely ignored the wishes of the British people, choosing instead to blindly follow Bush into the Valley of Death. And it cost him his Prime Minister-ship. I am sure that millions of French soldiers, parents, spouses, and children are thankful to Jacques Chirac for standing up to Bush's insanity and not sacrificing their lives for absolutely nothing. |
![]() Sig by Detroittigerfan28 In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man; if you want anything done, ask a woman. - Margaret Thatcher I never married because there was no need. I have three pets at home which answer the same purpose as a husband. I have a dog that growls every morning, a parrot that swears all afternoon, and a cat that comes home late at night - Marie Corelli (19th century author) Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase. - Martin Luther King, Jr. | |
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| TheHugeUnit | Nov 8 2007, 07:18 PM Post #8 |
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Well thats must be what the british like as Blair is the only person to win three consecutive elections, and his latest was in 2005. |
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| MoRivera | Nov 8 2007, 09:50 PM Post #9 |
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contradiction |
| Jesus built one Church. He also said to follow Him. If you are not in His Church, you aren't following very well. | |
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| MoRivera | Nov 8 2007, 09:50 PM Post #10 |
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KY, I suggest you read some Ann Coulter books. Especailly "Godless: The Church of Liberalism"
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| Jesus built one Church. He also said to follow Him. If you are not in His Church, you aren't following very well. | |
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| TheHugeUnit | Nov 9 2007, 12:40 AM Post #11 |
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What else do you expect from a democrat? |
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| bostonfanatic87 | Nov 9 2007, 12:44 AM Post #12 |
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Actually, balls would be admitting his mistake, saying he was wrong, and not being the puppet of a foreign power. |
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| Caulfield | Nov 9 2007, 02:28 AM Post #13 |
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That's the problem, these idiots don't realize they even made a mistake. |
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| kyyankgrrl | Nov 9 2007, 05:48 AM Post #14 |
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Did we find those alleged weapons of mass destruction yet??? |
![]() Sig by Detroittigerfan28 In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man; if you want anything done, ask a woman. - Margaret Thatcher I never married because there was no need. I have three pets at home which answer the same purpose as a husband. I have a dog that growls every morning, a parrot that swears all afternoon, and a cat that comes home late at night - Marie Corelli (19th century author) Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase. - Martin Luther King, Jr. | |
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| MoRivera | Nov 9 2007, 08:40 AM Post #15 |
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absolutely. Liberalism is destroying the morality of America. If a Democrat is elected in 2008 (we have to hope the Evangelical vote can keep them out of the White House) you will continue to see the mess Bill Clinton left this country in grow. |
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| bostonfanatic87 | Nov 9 2007, 10:19 AM Post #16 |
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They'll realize it if a democrat becomes president and "stays the course" then he'll be doing it wrong. |
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| Caulfield | Nov 9 2007, 11:48 AM Post #17 |
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I seriously think that's part of the Republican platform. Same with taxes: they cut taxes but refuse to reduce spending, then complain when the Democrats come in and raise taxes to make up for the lack of Republican spending cuts. Well guess what Republicans, YOU CAN'T HAVE IT BOTH WAYS! |
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| MoRivera | Nov 13 2007, 04:52 PM Post #18 |
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Nancy Pelosi's promise to end this war has worked very well. Talk about an election lie. |
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