[hinckley buzzard]

Yes, France as a permanent member of the Security Council has been at best at best a historic nothing, and at worst a serious pain in the ass. Until now. Ironic that the US once again, after centuries, unwittingly, may need to depend on France for its survival.

[Defiant]

Israel, at least, will need to keep Iran from going nuclear for its survival. We will only need it to continue having influence in the region, and perhaps to save a city or two.