French President Nicolas Sarkozy pledged Wednesday a renewed alliance and friendship between his country and the United States.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy tells U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday that "America can count on France."
Sarkozy promised to stand firm with Washington on the war in Afghanistan and against Iran's nuclear program in his speech to a joint meeting of Congress.
"In times of difficulty, in times of hardship, America and France have always stood side by side, supported one another, helped one another, fought for each other's freedom," he said.
"Let me tell you solemnly today: France will remain engaged in Afghanistan as long as it takes, because what's at stake in that country is the future of our values and that of the Atlantic alliance," he said. "For me, failure is not an option. Terrorism will not win because democracies are not weak, because we are not afraid of this barbarism. America can count on France."
Wow. But it gets better:
"Let me say it here before all of you: The prospect of an Iran armed with nuclear weapons is unacceptable," he said.
Back it up with actions and you'll color me surprised at the growth of a backbone from the French.
Almost seems like an episode of the Twilight Zone. "The French want to fight Terrorism! The French love Americans!"....I'm waiting for Ashton Kutcher to come out of the back of the room and say "Ha! You got punked!"
France has readily earned their reputation of being cowardly in the face of threats. If Sarkozy backs these words up with actions, I'll gladly rethink this reputation they've earned.
Travis
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