He imagines that an American president, in a world of evil run amok, must demonstrate leadership by submitting the security of Americans to something he calls a "global test," showing the practiced deference that a French poodle might show the rich widow taking him out for a stroll on the avenue.
Pruden is a real word-wizard. Thanks for this ping!
***" showing the practiced deference that a French poodle might show the rich widow taking him out for a stroll on the avenue."***
Needs to be said again, Miz.