Things can change. Let is not be so entrenched that we miss good opportunities.
There is a certain, one might call it Gallic, cynicism on this thread about how much Sarkozy can be trusted. Obviously foreign powers act in the way they consider in their national interest, but ideology can affect their judgment. It seems likely that the Magyar born Sarkozy has an idea of French security depending more on a trans-western alliance, as opposed to a French dominated Continent.
For one thing, with the rise of Germany and the addition of the eastern Europeans, France is no longer so dominant. It is my opinion that we should welcome evidence of friendship towards us. As far as trust is concerned we should 'Trust but Verify', as President Reagan declared.
There is a certain, one might call it Gallic, cynicism on this thread about how much Sarkozy can be trusted. Obviously foreign powers act in the way they consider in their national interest, but ideology can affect their judgment. It seems likely that the Magyar born Sarkozy has an idea of French security depending more on a trans-western alliance, as opposed to a French dominated Continent.
For one thing, with the rise of Germany and the addition of the eastern Europeans, France is no longer so dominant. It is my opinion that we should welcome evidence of friendship towards us. As far as trust is concerned we should 'Trust but Verify', as President Reagan declared.