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With A "Certain Firmness”
February 14, 2009
French President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Wednesday that he hopes Obama "launches talks [with Iran] with a certain firmness." Story here.
Which begs the question, what kind of talks have France and its European partners been having with Iran for the past 5 years?
(btw, as to Sarkozy's declaration that "Kuwait can count on France", memo to Kuwait: For your own protection, do not, we repeat, do not under any circumstances hold your breath...)
[Posted by R.S.]
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