France Calls for New Start to Relations with U.S.
By Timothy Heritage, Paris (Reuters)
PARIS (Reuters) - France called for a new start to relations with the United States on Wednesday after a long chill over the Iraq (news - web sites) war and said the countries' leaders should talk more often.
Foreign Minister Michel Barnier made transatlantic relations a priority in a speech outlining his goals in 2005. His comments echoed overtures to Washington by President Jacques Chirac and followed signs that President Bush (news - web sites) wants better ties.
"I think 2005 should mark a new start in our relations, between the United States and France and between the United States and Europe," he told reporters gathered at the Foreign Ministry for the minister's traditional New Year greetings.
(snip) read in entirety... if you must... at above link
Can you say "yada yada yada" in French??
No comments:
Post a Comment