I remember a few years ago that Altman said he would not come back to the US while Bush was still in office...that is a very loose quote....
U.S. director Robert Altman, in France to promote his latest film Dr. T and the Women, said yesterday he would move to France if George W. Bush wins the American presidential election in November. Altman said he normally did not comment on politics at home, but thought a Republican victory "would be a catastrophe for the whole world." "If George Bush is elected president, I'm leaving for France.'' Altman said he disagreed with Bush's plans to cut taxes and raise military spending.